Mole de Plátano

Step by stepInstructions

1. Toast the sesame seeds and pepitoria in a dry skillet until the sesame is golden and the pumpkin seeds pop; set aside.
2. Char the tomatoes and tomatillos on a griddle or under the broiler until blistered.
3. Blend the roasted vegetables, toasted seeds, cinnamon, chocolate, drained chiles, sugar, salt, and broth into a smooth mole.
4. Cook the mole in butter over medium heat, stirring, for 15 minutes, until thick and glossy; taste and add more sugar if needed.
5. Fry the plantain slices in hot oil until golden brown on both sides; drain on paper towels.
6. Nestle the fried plantains into the mole and simmer gently for 5 minutes so they soak up the sauce.
7. Serve warm, spooning extra mole over the top, with white rice or alone as dessert.