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Green Mole (Alternative Mole sauce)

Author Happy as a Yam Recipes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound tomatillos approx. 6 , husks removed
  • 2 jalapeños
  • 2 serrano peppers
  • ½ cup of sesame seeds
  • ¼ medium white onion skin removed
  • 2 large cloves garlic peeled
  • ⅓ cup cilantro leaves and stems included
  • 3 large romain leaves chopped
  • ⅔ cups of pumpkin seeds also knowns as pepitas
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

  • Place tomatillos, serrano peppers, jalapeños, onion and garlic in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer for 5-8 minutes or until the tomatillos have turned an olive green and their skins just start to split.
  • Remove the tomatillos, garlic and onions to a blender. Cut the stems off of the jalapeños and add into blender (remove seeds if you prefer less spicy). Add 1 cup of cooking liquid and the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth.