Mole is a generic name for a number of sauces used in Mexican cooking.
Ingredients
| 1 tsp | Sesame seeds |
| 2 Tbsp | Pumpkin seeds, spiced (Main) |
| 1 tsp | Olive oil |
| 1 | Onion, diced |
| 2 | Garlic cloves, crushed |
| 2 tsp | Chillies, diced |
| ½ tsp | Ground cumin |
| ½ tsp | Cinnamon |
| ½ cup | Barbecue sauce |
| ¼ cup | Water |
| 25 g | Bitter chocolate |
Directions
- Toast sesame seeds in a frying pan until lightly coloured.
- Combine with the pepitas and place to one side.
- Heat the oil in the frying pan. Saute the onion, until softened.
- Add the garlic and spices, stirring for 30 seconds.
- Add the barbecue sauce, water and chocolate. Simmer until the chocolate is melted.
- Add the pepitas and sesame seeds. Cool a little then blend until smooth.
- Great served on baked chicken. Makes about 1 cup.