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Spiced Mole and Pickled Onion
Mexican Free recipe

Spiced Mole and Pickled Onion

4.7 (148 ratings)

A Spiced Mole, the kind of plate you make on a quiet evening, and served and Pickled Onion.

Prep
12 min
Cook
35 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb mole
  • 1/2 cup white onion
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro
  • 2 tsp lime
  • 1 medium ground cumin
  • 1 lb corn tortillas
  • a pinch kosher salt
  • to taste fresh herbs, to finish
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the mole generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the mole and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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