THE NUTTY CACAO-BIRD

(Our Play on Turkey/Chicken in Mole - Variation)

THE NUTTY CACAO-BIRD

Ingredients: 600g Chicken or Turkey (chunks), 50g Almonds, 50g Sesame seeds, 2 tbsp Chili powder, 1 tsp Cinnamon, 1 tsp Cloves, 20g Cocoa powder, 400ml Chicken stock, 1 tbsp Raisins...

Ingredients

  • 600g Chicken or Turkey (chunks)
  • 50g Almonds
  • 50g Sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Cloves
  • 20g Cocoa powder
  • 400ml Chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp Raisins

Cooking Method

  1. The Scorch Toast almonds and sesame seeds in a dry pan until dark golden; blitz to a pulp.
  2. The Architect Sauté minced onion in the chicken fat until sweet and golden.
  3. The Bloom Add spices, raisins, and nut pulp with a 40ml splash of stock; the heat will swell the cinnamon oils.
  4. The Swell Add remaining stock and cocoa; simmer until it reduces to a thick, black velvet silk.
  5. The Marriage Return chicken to the pan; simmer for 15 minutes until tender and lacquered.

Cuisine: Mexican

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