Mole Poblano
Discover a fusion of Latin-inspired flavors with these Spicy Jumbo Mole Dumplings. Featuring a rich mole sauce encasing a generous filling, these dumplings make an exquisite appetizer or a flavorful main course. Perfect for anyone wanting to try a unique culinary twist, this recipe brings the taste of traditional mole into a playful new format.
Ingredients
🥟 12 large dumpling wrappers
🍗 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken
🍫 1/2 cup mole sauce
🌶️ 1 jalapeño, finely diced
🧅 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
🧀 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
🧂 1 teaspoon salt
🌿 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
🍋 1 teaspoon lime juice
🫒 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
1- Prepare the Filling:
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, mole sauce, jalapeño, onion, garlic, cotija cheese, salt, cilantro, and lime juice. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
2- Fill the Dumplings:
- Place one dumpling wrapper on a clean surface. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the filling into the center of the wrapper.
- Using a finger, dab a little water around the edges of the wrapper. Fold the wrapper in half to enclose the filling, pressing the edges firmly to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
3- Cook the Dumplings:
- Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Place dumplings in the skillet, seam side up. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown.
- Add 1/4 cup of water to the skillet and cover immediately with a lid to steam the dumplings. Cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the water has evaporated.
4- Serve:
- Remove the lid and cook for another minute to re-crisp the bottoms of the dumplings.
- Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with extra cilantro if desired. Serve with extra mole sauce on the side for dipping.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Equipment: Large mixing bowl, non-stick skillet with lid, spoon
Cooking Tips:
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with cooked and mashed black beans.
- Be sure not to overfill the dumplings to prevent them from bursting during cooking.
- Adjust spice levels by adding more or fewer jalapeños according to preference.
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