Pistacio Mole Recipe
A creamy mole sauce with delicate layers of flavor, perfect over meaty Portobello mushrooms or Plantains.
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Ingredients
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Pistachio Mole Ingredients
Method
Pistachio Mole Preparation
- 1
Toast the Pistachios
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pistachios for about 3-5 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
- 2
- 3
Blend the Sauce
In a blender, combine the toasted pistachios, sautéed onion and garlic, cumin powder, cocoa powder, vegetable broth, lime juice, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Blend until smooth.
- 4
Adjust the Consistency
If the mole is too thick, add more vegetable broth until the desired consistency is reached.
- 5
Finish with Cilantro
Stir in the chopped cilantro, and adjust seasoning to taste.