Enmoladas Recipe

Enmoladas Recipe

From: Mexico

By: Gabriela Navarro

The act of making and eating enmoladas together is a bonding experience. It's a way to bring people together and create memories.

Enmoladas are a variation of enchiladas, but instead of being rolled, they are folded. They're made with corn tortillas filled with chicken or beef and topped with a rich and flavorful mole sauce.

The use of mole sauce is a staple in Mexican cooking and has been used for centuries. It is made from a combination of chilies, spices, and chocolate, and is what makes enmoladas truly unique and delicious.

Enmoladas are typically served as a main course, with a side of rice and beans. They can be eaten with a fork and knife, or if you're feeling adventurous, with your hands. It's a fun and messy experience and the ultimate fusion of flavor, texture, and culture!

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  • Prep Time

    Less than 10 min

  • Cook Time

    More than 1 hour

  • Serves

    5+

  • Meal Type

    Main Dish

  • Dietary Stuff

    Contains Meat

  • Difficulty

    Moderate - New Skills or Ingredients Await

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How to Prepare Enmoladas

Ingredients:

12 corn tortillas
2 cups of shredded chicken
2 cups of mole negro (black mole)
1/2 cup of diced onions
1/2 cup of crumbled queso fresco
1/4 cup of vegetable oil
Salt and pepper to taste


ORIGINAL
1 whole chicken breast
¼ bottle red mole sauce
2 cups cream
¼ cup grated cheese
½ onion
2 tsp Knorr or chicken seasoning
1 tsp salt, to taste
1 garlic clove
2 cups water

Instructions:

Bring water to a boil. Cook chicken breast for 40 minutes with salt and garlic.

While chicken is boiling, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add 2 teaspoons of Knorr or chicken seasoning. Add mole til it dissolves.

If mixture is very thick after mole dissolves, add about ½ cup of water. Continue stirring for about 30 minutes- either stir the entire time or reduce heat to low and stir periodically.

Once chicken breast is cooked, remove from pot and shred. Add salt to taste. Set aside.

When mole is ready, heat oil in pan. Fry tortillas in oil.
Lay out tortilla, add chicken to taste. Roll up like a taco.

Bathe in mole sauce.

Top with cream, cheese, and onion.

That’s it!

How to Serve Enmoladas

Emoladas are best served smothered in sauce with queso fresco. They are great as a main, family style, or accompanying other dishes like chiles rellenos.

Tips for Making this Enmoladas Recipe

This dish is marked moderate simply because it contains mole. Making mole would take (and does take) generations to master so you likely want to go the store bought route. Here are some popular US brands for Mole:

Doña Maria Mole
El Yucateco Mole
La Costeña Mole
Rick Bayless Mole
El Pato Mole
Frontera Mole
Simply Organic Mole

What Are Enmoladas?

Enmoladas are made with corn tortillas filled with chicken or beef and topped with a rich and flavorful mole sauce. The mole sauce is a traditional Mexican sauce made from a combination of chilies, spices, and chocolate.

What is the Difference Between Enchiladas and Enmoladas?

Enchiladas and Enmoladas are both traditional Mexican dishes that consist of tortillas filled with various ingredients and topped with a sauce. However, there are a few key differences between the two.

The main difference is the type of sauce used. Enchiladas are typically topped with a chili-based sauce, while Enmoladas are topped with a mole sauce.

Enmoladas tend to be thicker and softer than enchiladas. Enchiladas are usually rolled and fried, while Enmoladas are usually fried or grilled and then bathed in the mole sauce.

Are Enmoladas Vegan?

Traditionally, enmoladas are not vegan as they are made with fillings such as chicken or beef and topped with a sauce that contains ingredients such as chocolate.

However, you can make vegan enmoladas by using plant-based alternatives such as tofu or mushrooms for the filling and using a vegan mole sauce that does not contain any animal products.

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