This exquisite dish brings together ingredients from two continents, with the main actor being the Maya-origin chocolate, combined with sesame seeds, chili peppers, and cinnamon brought by the Spaniards, all mixed with slices of fried plantain.
Plantains in mole sauce is a traditional Guatemalan dish that combines the sweetness of ripe plantains with the complexity of a mole sauce made with a blend of spices and chili peppers.
It is a thick and rich sauce made from various ingredients such as chili peppers, seeds, spices, bread, and chocolate.
It is a simple dish to prepare, but it requires time and patience to cook the mole sauce slowly until it reaches the right texture and flavor.
The plantains are peeled, sliced thickly, lightly fried, and then mixed with the mole sauce to absorb its flavor and texture.
A Bit of Its History
It dates back to the pre-Hispanic era of the region, when indigenous cultures used corn and other staple foods to prepare a variety of dishes.
The mole sauce also has its roots in pre-Hispanic culture, where a sauce of chili peppers and seeds was made to accompany meats and other foods.
With the arrival of the Spaniards and the introduction of chocolate, the mole sauce began to evolve into the more complex version we know today.
Cooking Tips
Ensure that the plantains are ripe to complement the mole sauce's sweetness.
Use high-quality mole sauce or make it from scratch with fresh and high-quality ingredients, cooking it slowly over low heat.
It is also important not to fry the plantains for too long to prevent them from becoming too soft and losing their crispy texture.
Serve hot alongside rice and beans for an authentic regional culinary experience.
Guatemalan Plantains in Mole Sauce
Ingredients
6 Ripe plantains
Frying oil
60 grams of Sesame seeds
60 grams of Pepitoria (pumpkin seeds)
2 Champurradas (a type of biscuit)
1 Dried chili pepper
1 ½ pound of Tomatoes
1 Cinnamon stick
1 cup of Water
250 grams of Chocolate tablets
¼ cup of Sugar
1 pinch of Salt
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare this delicious dish, start by frying the plantain slices until golden brown and set them aside.
Step 2 : In a large pot, place the tomatoes cut into quarters, the dried chili pepper, and the cinnamon stick, and cook over low heat.
Step 3 : Once cooked, let it cool and peel the tomatoes.
Step 4 : In a hot skillet, first toast the sesame seeds and then the pumpkin seeds.
Step 5 : Then, in a blender, combine the tomatoes, dried chili pepper, cinnamon stick, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, and champurradas.
Step 6 : Blend until you get a smooth mixture.
Step 7 : Next, pour the obtained sauce into a suitable-sized pot.
Step 8 : Add the chocolate tablets and let it simmer over low heat, stirring constantly, until the chocolate is completely melted.
Step 9 : Add the fried plantain slices to absorb the delicious sauce's flavor and let it cool.
Step 10 : When serving, you can garnish each plate with toasted sesame seeds.
Step 11 : Ready to enjoy this delicious dish! Bon appétit!
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