Chicken and mole ๐
- Thread starter PamfromTx
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I beg, I plead, I am down on my knees. Please tell us how to do it!! You may find it funny but I really, really need to know how to make proper rice. To me it makes a difference to the whole meal. I can make my way through an ok sauce, no, no not a true mole. I can make some mighty tasty beans. I have never and I mean never have been happy with my rice. Yes, I also want to know the secret to your mole, I think that looks like chicken but would be great with pork and beef. My son prefers the shredded beef enchilada. I can make a great sour cream chicken enchilada.
If the sides are not right it ruins the whole thing. The rice, rice, rice you know that is important!! There used to be a family owned place here that had the best of everything, who know they would get older and retire. LOL
They also had the best salsa, I would just stop to get a quart of that and chips in between visits. They knew me (us) so well that really did not have to ask me for my order. It was our special place, birthdays, anniversaires, celebrations of any kind we were there.
Don't laugh. I actually tracked them down and thought of sending them a letter to ask them to teach me. You kind find out all kind of stuff through the county, who registered the business name and address etc. The restuarant was Espinosa's. I knew his name was Luis. I just hope they know what a difference they made to the community they served for so long!!
If the sides are not right it ruins the whole thing. The rice, rice, rice you know that is important!! There used to be a family owned place here that had the best of everything, who know they would get older and retire. LOL
They also had the best salsa, I would just stop to get a quart of that and chips in between visits. They knew me (us) so well that really did not have to ask me for my order. It was our special place, birthdays, anniversaires, celebrations of any kind we were there.
Don't laugh. I actually tracked them down and thought of sending them a letter to ask them to teach me. You kind find out all kind of stuff through the county, who registered the business name and address etc. The restuarant was Espinosa's. I knew his name was Luis. I just hope they know what a difference they made to the community they served for so long!!
dobielvr
Well-known Member
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- California
I have heard so much about this dish and how good it is, but I have yet to try it. And, I want to.Served with Spanish rice, pinto beans and store bought tortillas.I make this at least once a year as it is hubby's fav dish.
Is the mole in the can any good? Or, is it easy to make?
I will let @PamfromTx answer that question. True mole is a long process to make with many ingredients. I know I could not do it. The end result is heaven if you can do it.
Chicken, all white meat. Hubby won't eat dark meat.That looks good, Pam.
The mole I use comes in a jar and is in a paste form; I add the paste to a pan and add the chicken broth until it gets to a perfect consistency. A little sprinkle of garlic and about a tablespoon of sugar. I invented those last two steps.
I am not about to make the 'true mole recipe'; I just don't have the patience like my mother and her mother.
Will try to answer later; got up to take some Tylenol.
Tish
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- Rural N.S.W. Australia
It looks so yummy.
I'm no Julia Child, dear @Blessed . I try my best at cooking and baking but am no expert. Rice can be difficult to make. You saute the rice (1 cup) in a little bit of oil (canola) until toasted. Not burnt, just toasted to a golden hue. Next, turn down the heat or remove skillet from heat. Pour 2 cups or so of water, pop in a bouillon or two of chicken to give the rice flavor. Put back on burner at medium. Add a sprinkle or two of garlic powder and of cumin. Let it simmer. Put a lid on and DO not check on it. I've always been told that checking and removing the lid.... lets out the steam that is cooking the rice. A clear, glass lid is good to keep watching it. When you see it fluff up, turn off. No stirring while cooking either. Good luck. Hope I helped.