"Pollo Oaxaca" is a delectable Mexican dish that combines the flavors of Oaxaca with juicy chicken, resulting in a culinary delight. Originating from the vibrant state of Oaxaca, this dish has become a beloved recipe enjoyed by both locals and food enthusiasts worldwide. Its unique blend of herbs, spices, and traditional cooking techniques creates a flavorful and aromatic dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds.
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MOLE NEGRO OAXAQUENO: OAXACAN BLACK MOLE
Steps:
- In a 2 gallon stockpot, heat 5 quarts water and onions, celery, and carrots to a boil. Add chicken pieces and poach, covered, over low heat for about 35 to 45 minutes, until cooked through and juices run clear when pierced with a fork. Remove the meat from the stock. Strain and reserve the stock.
- Heat 2 quarts of water in a kettle. On a 10-inch dry comal, griddle, or in a cast-iron frying pan, toast the chiles over medium heat until blackened, but not burnt, about 10 minutes. Place the chiles in a large bowl, cover with hot water, and soak for 1/2 hour. Remove the chiles from the soaking water with tongs, placing small batches in a blender with 1/4 cup of the chile soaking water to blend smooth. Put the chile puree through a strainer to remove the skins.
- In the same dry comal, griddle, or frying pan, grill the onion and garlic over medium heat for 10 minutes. Set aside. Toast the almonds, peanuts, cinnamon stick, peppercorns, and cloves in a dry comal, griddle or cast-iron frying pan for about 5 minutes. Remove them from the pan.
- Over the same heat, toast the chile seeds, taking care to blacken but not burn them, about 20 minutes. Try to do this outside or in a well-ventilated place because the seeds will give off very strong fumes. When the seeds are completely black, light them with a match and let them burn themselves out. Remove from the heat and place in a bowl. Soak the blackened seeds in 1 cup of cold water for 10 minutes. Drain the seeds and grind them in a blender for about 2 minutes. Add the blended chile seeds to the blended chile mixture.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in an 8-inch cast-iron frying pan over medium heat until smoking. Add the raisins and fry them until they are plump, approximately 1 minute. Remove from the pan. Fry the bread slice in the same oil until browned, about 5 minutes, over medium heat. Remove from pan. Fry the plantain in the same oil until it is well browned, approximately 10 minutes, over medium heat. Set aside. Fry the sesame seeds, stirring constantly over low heat, adding more oil if needed. When the sesame seeds start to brown, about 5 minutes, add the pecans and brown for 2 minutes more. Remove all from the pan, let cool, and grind finely in a spice grinder. It takes a bit of time, but this is the only way to grind the seeds and nuts finely enough.
- Wipe out the frying pan and fry the tomatoes, tomatillos, thyme, and oregano over medium to high heat, allowing the juices to almost evaporate, about 15 minutes. Blend well, using 1/2 cup of reserved stock if needed to blend and set aside. Place the nuts, bread, plantains, raisins, onion, garlic and spices in the blender in small batches, and blend well, adding about 1 cup of stock to make it smooth.
- In a heavy 4-quart stockpot, heat 2 tablespoons of lard or oil until smoking and fry the chile paste over medium to low heat, stirring constantly so it will not burn, approximately 20 minutes. When it is dry, add the tomato puree and fry until the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Add the ground ingredients, including the sesame seed paste, to the pot. Stir constantly with a wooden soon until well-incorporated, about 10 minutes. Add 1 cup chicken stock to the mole, stir well, and allow to cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Break up the chocolate and add to the pot, stirring until it is melted and incorporated into the mixture.
- Toast the avocado leaf briefly over the flame if you have a gas range or in a dry frying pan and then add it to the pot. Slowly add more stock to the mole, as it will keep thickening as it cooks. Add enough salt to bring out the flavor. Let simmer another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally so it does not stick, adding stock as needed. The mole should not be thick; just thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Place the cooked chicken pieces in the leftover stock in a saucepan and heat through.
- To serve, place a piece of chicken in a shallow bowl and ladle 3/4 of a cup of mole sauce over to cover it completely. Serve immediately with lots of hot corn tortillas.
- You can use oil instead of lard to fry the mole, but the flavor will change dramatically. In our pueblo, people traditionally use turkey instead of chicken, and sometimes add pieces of pork and beef to enhance the flavor. You can use leftover mole and chicken meat to make Enmoladas or Tamales Oazaquenos made with banana leaves.
- Inspired by Maria Taboada and Paula Martinez
OAXACAN TACOS
These are traditional Mexican tacos. I've had the recipe for quite a while and it was originally found at allrecipes.com These are similar to soft tacos. Posted for Zaar World Tour 05
Provided by Amis227
Categories Steak
Time 1h
Yield 9 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the steak strips, stirring constantly, until browned on the outside and cooked to personal taste, but not too firm; no more than 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper. Remove to a plate and keep warm.
- Heat the oil in the skillet, and quickly fry each tortilla on both sides, until lightly browned and flexible.
- Set aside, and keep warm.
- Place tortillas on a plate, and top with steak strips, onion, jalapeno, and cilantro to taste. Squeeze lime juice over. Wrap and eat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.3, Fat 30.6, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 98.7, Sodium 94.7, Carbohydrate 26.3, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 1.7, Protein 31.5
POLLO A LA CREMA
My favorite dish at our local Mexican Restaurant. Chicken, mushrooms & onions in a spicy cream sauce, YUM! Very rich, but so delish! A real comfort food. I have been playing with the recipe for some time, just trying to get close to what they serve. I think I'm finally as close as I can get. 5/30/08 Update: If you can find Mexican Crema (dairy case at my grocer) it is thicker and works better than cream. This is also good served over rice or noodles. ***I discovered that my Paprika had gotten old and lost strength, when I bought new, I also had to reduce the amount. The recipe now reflects the reduced amount.
Provided by GrammaJeanne
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 35m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil in large frying pan. Saute chicken and onion until chicken is no longer pink & onions are translucent.
- Add cream, mushrooms, paprika & chicken base.
- Bring to a boil and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until chicken is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in sour cream. Mixture will be somewhat thin, but should be a creamy texture like the consistency of a white sauce.
- Serve hot with warmed flour tortillas and Spanish Rice.
MEXICAN TOSTADAS DE POLLO RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: corn tortillas, mashed beans, pork fat, onion, shredded chicken, lettuce, sour cream, crumbled fresh cheese
Provided by Erika Priscila Suarez
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Deep-fry tortillas in vegetable oil until crispy. Then, fry mashed beans in a pan with pork fat and chopped onions until a solid mixture is formed.
- Spread the mashed beans all over the tortillas from one side only.
- Top beans with the shredded chicken, lettuce, sour cream, and cheese (in that order).
- Plate and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 22 grams, Sugar 2 grams
POLLO OAXACA
The southern region of Oaxaca, Mexico is known as the land of siete moles or seven moles. I developed this chicken dish using the herbs and tomatillos needing to be used up. This is also known as a verde mole. It's an interesting taste difference using the mole both cooked and in the raw form in this dish. Serve alongside a Mexican style rice and a green salad.
Provided by Avon- status quo PRO
Categories Mexican Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the chicken, and season with oregano, minced garlic, and salt and pepper. Cook and stir until the chicken is lightly browned. Stir in the onion, then cover and reduce heat to low.
- Place tomatillos, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, whole garlic, lime juice, and salt in a blender. Pulse to a chunky consistency. Pour half of the tomatillo mixture over the chicken. Continue simmering until chicken is tender, 35 to 40 minutes more. Serve with remaining sauce and top with Monterey Jack cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 621.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 178.8 mg, Fat 44.7 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 45.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 213.7 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
Tips:
- To achieve the best flavor, use high-quality, fresh ingredients.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of chiles. The spiciness level can be adjusted to your preference.
- If you don't have access to Oaxacan cheese, you can substitute a blend of Monterey Jack and mozzarella.
- Be sure to cook the chicken until it is cooked through, but not overcooked.
- Serve the pollo Oaxaca with warm tortillas, rice, and beans.
Conclusion:
Pollo Oaxaca is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to experience the flavors of Oaxaca, Mexico. With its combination of spicy chiles, rich mole sauce, and tender chicken, pollo Oaxaca is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.
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