Turkey Mole (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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Ingredients
29
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Nutrition
672
Calories
Total time
92
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Make the turkey: Put the turkey, onion, celery, cilantro sprigs, cloves, allspice, star anise, peppercorns and 1 teaspoon salt in a large pot; add cold water to cover. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until very tender, about 1 hour, 30 minutes. Remove the turkey with tongs and transfer to a plate to cool slightly. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a large measuring cup or bowl. You should have about 8 cups broth; if you have more, simmer until reduced to 8 cups. Skim the fat off the surface. Remove the turkey skin; refrigerate the meat until ready to use. (The turkey and broth can be made 1 day ahead; cover and refrigerate.)
  2. Make the mole: Preheat the broiler. Put the tomatillos, tomatoes, garlic and onion on a rimmed baking sheet. Broil, turning, until charred, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool. Remove the skins from the tomatoes and garlic.
  3. Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the ancho and pasilla chiles in batches, turning, until softened, 30 to 45 seconds; transfer to a bowl. Fry the tortilla in the hot oil, turning, until browned, 4 minutes; add to the bowl with the chiles. Cover with water and soak 30 minutes, then drain. Add the chiles and tortilla to the bowl with the tomatillo mixture and set aside.
  4. Meanwhile, discard the oil in the skillet and wipe clean. Heat another 1/4 cup vegetable oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the almonds and fry, stirring, until golden, 3 minutes. Add the raisins and stir until plump, 30 seconds; transfer to a bowl using a slotted spoon. Add the pepitas and fry, stirring, until they begin to pop, 2 minutes; transfer to the bowl with the almonds.
  5. Discard the oil in the skillet and wipe clean. Heat the skillet over medium heat. Add the sesame seeds and toast, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes; transfer to a clean bowl to cool. Add 1 heaping tablespoon of the ancho chile seeds, the allspice, peppercorns, cloves, star anise and cinnamon stick to the skillet and toast, stirring, 2 minutes; transfer to the bowl with the sesame seeds and let cool. Grind the sesame-spice mixture in a spice grinder to make a fine powder.
  6. Put the fried almonds, raisins, pepitas, sesame-spice powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 2 cups of the reserved turkey broth in a blender and blend until smooth; transfer to a bowl. Working in batches, blend the broiled vegetables, fried chiles and tortilla, 1 teaspoon salt and 2 cups turkey broth until smooth.
  7. Heat the remaining 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the pureed chile mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes (be careful-the mixture will spatter). Stir in the ground almond mixture and 2 cups turkey broth; bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Stir in the chocolate until melted. Add the turkey thighs and simmer until heated through, about 30 minutes. The mole should be the consistency of gravy; thin with more broth, if necessary. Season with salt. Serve with rice and tortillas.
  8. Photograph by Anna Williams
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 671.57 Kcal (2812 kJ)
Calories from fat 416.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 46.32g 71%
Cholesterol 41.1mg 14%
Sodium 189.01mg 8%
Potassium 790.6mg 17%
Total Carbs 48.81g 16%
Sugars 23.42g 94%
Dietary Fiber 6.98g 28%
Protein 22.54g 45%
Vitamin C 13mg 22%
Iron 5.3mg 29%
Calcium 144.7mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 239.67 Kcal (1003 kJ)
Calories from fat 148.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.53g 71%
Cholesterol 14.67mg 14%
Sodium 67.45mg 8%
Potassium 282.15mg 17%
Total Carbs 17.42g 16%
Sugars 8.36g 94%
Dietary Fiber 2.49g 28%
Protein 8.04g 45%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 22%
Iron 1.9mg 29%
Calcium 51.7mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.5
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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