This exquisite dish combines ingredients from two continents, but the main actor is Maya-origin chocolate, combined with sesame, chilies, and cinnamon brought by the Spaniards, and this delicious mix is joined by fried banana slices.
Bananas in mole are a traditional dish from Guatemalan cuisine that blends the sweetness of ripe bananas with the complexity of a mole made with a mixture of spices and chilies.
It is a thick and rich sauce prepared from various ingredients such as chilies, seeds, spices, bread, and chocolate.
This is a very simple dish to make, but it requires time and patience to cook the mole slowly until it reaches the right texture and flavor.
The bananas are peeled and cut into thick slices, lightly fried, and mixed with the mole so they can 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 also has its roots in pre-Hispanic culture, where a chili and seed sauce was used to accompany meats and other foods.
With the arrival of the Spaniards and the introduction of chocolate, the mole began to evolve into the more complex version we know today.
Preparation tips
Ensure that the bananas are well ripe so their sweetness complements the flavor of the mole.
Use high-quality mole or prepare it from scratch with fresh, high-quality ingredients, cooking slowly.
It is also important not to fry the bananas for too long so they do not become too soft and lose their crispy texture.
Serve hot, accompanied by rice and beans for an authentic regional cuisine experience.
Guatemalan bananas in mole
Ingredients
6 Ripe bananas
Oil for frying
60 grams of Sesame
60 grams of Pepitoria (Pumpkin seed coating)
2 Champurradas (Mexican sweet cookies)
1 Passion dried chili
1 ½ pound of Tomatoes
1 Cinnamon stick
1 cup of Water
250 grams of Chocolate tablet
¼ cup of Sugar
1 pinch of Salt
Preparation (simple version)
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare this delicious dish, start by frying the banana slices until golden, then set aside.
Step 2 : In a large pot, place the chopped tomatoes, pass chili, and cinnamon, and cook over low heat.
Step 3 : Once ready, let cool and peel the tomatoes.
Step 4 : In a hot skillet, toast the sesame and pepitoria separately.
Step 5 : Then, blend the tomatoes, pass chili, cinnamon, sesame, pepitoria, and champurradas until you get a smooth mixture.
Step 6 : Cook this mixture in a pot with the chocolate tablet, stirring until the chocolate has fully melted.
Step 7 : Add the fried banana slices so they absorb the delicious sauce and let cool.
Step 8 : When serving, decorate each dish with toasted sesame.
Step 9 : Ready to enjoy this delicious dish! Bon appétit!
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