Jul 13 2026
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Count Chocula Recipe

Inspired by Ballast Point Brewing
Time1h
Serves4

Organic Corn Polenta, Mole Negro, Pepitas, Duck Chicharron

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Ingredients

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Polenta

Mole Negro

Garnish

Method

Prepare Polenta

  1. 1

    Cook the Polenta

    In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add salt and gradually whisk in the organic cornmeal. Reduce heat and cook for about 20-25 minutes, stirring frequently until thick and creamy. Set aside.

Make Mole Negro

  1. 2

    Prepare the Chiles

    Remove stems and seeds from the ancho and guajillo chiles. Soak them in hot water for about 20 minutes until softened.

  2. 3

    Blend the Mole

    In a blender, combine the soaked chiles, tomato, garlic, onion, cinnamon stick, sesame seeds, and salt. Add chicken broth as needed for blending until smooth.

  3. 4

    Cook the Mole

    In a saucepan, heat the blended mole over medium heat. Stir in dark chocolate and simmer for about 15 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt.

Assemble the Dish

  1. 5

    Combine and Serve

    On a plate, spread a generous amount of polenta, top with mole negro, and garnish with pepitas, duck chicharron, and fresh cilantro.

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