Turkey Mole "Inautentico" with LeRoy and Lewis

dried chiles

🥗Healthier: fresh chiles

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Fresh chiles offer a milder flavor, while cayenne is more accessible.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Walnuts provide similar richness, while peanuts are more economical.

cocoa powder

🥗Healthier: carob powder

💰Cheaper: unsweetened chocolate

Carob powder is a healthier alternative, while unsweetened chocolate can be used for richer flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon

Vegetable broth reduces meat content, while bouillon is cost-effective.

Fire roast the tomatoes, smoked jalapenos, and dried Craisins until they have some color, about 5-10 minutes.

Take the roasted vegetables back inside to prepare the mole.

In a pot, add rendered turkey fat, smoked jalapenos, dried Craisins, and tomatoes, and cook until the vegetables are soft and onions are translucent.

Add pecans, sesame seeds, New Mexico chiles, and cascabel chiles to the pot and cook until the chilies soften and the nuts toast.

Add spices: marjoram, ancho powder, mustard powder, paprika, cumin, a cinnamon stick, star anise, and fennel seed to the mixture.

Pour in water to the pot and bring to a simmer, cooking for about 15-20 minutes.

Puree the mixture until smooth, starting with a regular blender and finishing with a Vitamix for a finer texture.

Add chocolate in batches to the pureed mole, tasting and seasoning as needed.

Combine the finished mole with the pulled turkey meat and stir well.

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