THE SIGNATURE SPICE-ROUTES DARK-SILK

(Our Play on the Ultimate Quick Mole)

THE SIGNATURE SPICE-ROUTES DARK-SILK

Ingredients: 2 Red onions (pureed), 4 cloves Garlic, 2 tbsp Chili powder, 1 tsp Cinnamon, 1 tsp Cumin, 1 tsp Coriander, 50g Dark chocolate, 50g Peanut butter, 400ml Chicken stock, 2 tbsp Raisins...

Ingredients

  • 2 Red onions (pureed)
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Coriander
  • 50g Dark chocolate
  • 50g Peanut butter
  • 400ml Chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp Raisins

Cooking Method

  1. The Architect Fry onion puree in oil for 15 minutes until it is a dark, sweet, jam-like foundation.
  2. The Bloom Add spices, raisins, and garlic with a 60ml splash of stock; fry until the perfume is deep and woody.
  3. The Swell Add remaining stock, peanut butter, and chocolate; simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until it reduces to a black silk.
  4. The Marriage Toss with your favorite roasted protein until heavily lacquered.
  5. The Final Flourish Top with toasted sesame seeds and raw fresh coriander matchsticks.

Cuisine: Mexican

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