Sweet Plantain Mole

Sweet plantain mole is a typical Guatemalan dessert that features exotic ingredients like tomatoes and chilies, giving it a unique flavor. Today, we have this practical and simple-to-make recipe for banana lovers.

It is characterized by the combination of sweet and spicy flavors, thanks to ingredients like tomatoes and chili peppers.

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Sweet Plantain Mole

Pastry
1 hour
12 Servings

Ingredients

Sweet Plantain Mole

12 Plantains not too ripe

120 grams of Pepitoria

120 grams of Sesame seeds

1 Dried chili peppers

1 Guaje chili

8 Large tomatoes

1 Cinnamon stick

1 ½ pound of Chocolate

1 ½ pound of Sugar approximately

1 liter of Oil

2 Champurradas (cookie biscuits)

Sesame seeds

Preparation

Step 1 : It is recommended to start by slicing the plantains lengthwise and then frying them in enough oil until golden.

Step 2 : Then, set them aside in a separate container.

Step 3 : In a large skillet, toast the pepitoria and sesame seeds, then blend this mixture and set aside.

Step 4 : In the same skillet, toast the dried chili peppers, guaje chili, tomatoes, champurradas, and cinnamon.

Step 5 : Once golden, blend all the ingredients and then strain the mixture.

Step 6 : In a pot, fry the previous paste and add sugar, chocolate, and water as needed to create a thick sauce.

Step 7 : Next, add this sauce to the fried plantains and cook for a few more minutes.

Step 8 : Finally, decorate with toasted sesame seeds and serve this dish full of characteristic flavors and aromas.

Preparation (simple version)

Step 1 : Cut and fry the plantains until golden; reserve them. Sweet Plantain Mole - Preparation - Step 1
Step 2 : Toast pepitoria and sesame seeds, blend and set aside; then toast the chilies, tomatoes, champurradas, and cinnamon, and blend them as well. Sweet Plantain Mole - Preparation - Step 2
Step 3 : Fry the strained paste, add sugar, chocolate, and water until you get a thick sauce. Sweet Plantain Mole - Preparation - Step 3
Step 4 : Add the plantains to the sauce, cook a few more minutes, decorate with toasted sesame seeds, and serve. Sweet Plantain Mole - Preparation - Step 4

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