SMOKED CHOCOLATE CHIP RECIPES

Smoky Mole Sauce

Smoky Mole Sauce

Ingredients

1 corn tortilla, toasted in oven

1/2 c raw pumpkin seeds

2ea  1" thick french bread slices

1 cup raisins

1ea 3 " cinnamon stick

1 cup raw almond

1 cup raw peanuts

10 ea whole black peppercorns

1/8 teaspoon ground coriander

3 ea cloves

2 ea whole cloves

1 ea large white onion, sliced

1/2 cup sesame seeds

7-8 cups chicken broth

3 ounces Hot Cakes Smoked Chocolate Chips

1.5 Tablespoons kosher salt

2 chicken bouillon cubes

4 ounces ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded

2.5 ounces pasilla chiles, stemmed and seeded


Method

In a medium pot, heat up canola oil and fry every ingredient separately, except for spices. Set those to the side in a bowl. Make sure almonds, peanuts, sesame seeds, onions, garlic and bread pieces get a nice golden brown color.

Fry the chiles for 1 minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning them, then place all fried ingredients in a large bowl.

Heat broth and pour into a bowl with ingredients and let soak for 15 to 20 minutes. Blend on high till smooth.

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pot and pour in sauce.  Bring to a simmer, then add the bullion, salt and chocolate. Taste and adjust as you see fit with more salt or more chocolate for a sweeter flavor.