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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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Mole de Camote
Serving Size
 
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
123
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
1
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
423
mg
18
%
Potassium
 
320
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
14
g
5
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
3543
IU
71
%
Vitamin C
 
14
mg
17
%
Calcium
 
61
mg
6
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
Net Carbohydrates
 
11
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

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