Mole de Camote
Created exclusively for NC SweetPotato Commission by Centro - Raleigh, NC
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: mole, peppers, sauce
Servings: 20
Calories: 123kcal
- 2 medium sweetpotatoes
- 1 medium yellow squash
- 2 garlic cloves
- 4 oz of silver almonds
- 2 oz of roasted pepitas
- 2 oz of sesame seeds
- 2 oz of raisins
- 2 oz of dry apricots
- 1/2 Tbs of black peppercorns
- 1 small red onion
- 3 Chiles Guajillos
- 3 Chiles de Arbol
- 1 Jalapeno
- 1/2 Tsp of cumin
- 1 Tsp of ginger powder
- 1 Tbs of salt
- 3 Cups of Chicken Stock
All ingredients get toasted in lard then blended together with the help of one cup of stock. The color of this sauce is bright orange and thick in nature.
Once blended, add two cups stock and cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes
This sauce is best used with pork and served with white rice and pickled veggies.
Nutrition Facts
Mole de Camote
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Serving: 1 | Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 423mg | Potassium: 320mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3543IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 11g