Enmoladas
Enmoladas are basically enchiladas, but they are smothered in a rich mole sauce instead of a tomato-based chilli sauce. They are usually stuffed with chicken, but this recipe uses caramelized shallots and shredded mushrooms which makes for a nice vegetarian recipe!
Ingredients
1 pouch of Chili Maven Mole Almendrado
3 tbs of Chili Maven MILD & SMOKY salsa macha
200ml broth or water
12 Corn tortillas
1 cup shredded oyster mushrooms
6 shallots, sliced
For garnish
4 shallots, diced
Fresh coriander
Crumbled queso fresco (feta cheese is a good alternative)
Toasted sesame seeds
method
(serves 4, we used Chili Maven’s Almond mole for this recipe)
Step 1: Prepare the Filling
Start with the shallots, as they take awhile to caramelise
Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium-low heat and add a glug of olive oil to the pan.
Add the sliced shallots to the pan, spreading them out evenly.
Sprinkle the salt over the shallots. (The salt will help draw out the moisture from the shallots, aiding in the caramelization process.)
Stir the shallots occasionally to ensure even cooking and prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Let the shallots cook slowly over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes or until they turn a rich, golden-brown colour.
Add the shredded mushrooms and saute for about 5 minutes.
Add the MILD & SMOKY salsa macha and stir to coat the shallots and mushrooms.
Keep warm.
Step 2: Prepare the Mole Sauce
Make the sauce whilst the shallots are caramelising
In a saucepan add 100g of the Chili Maven Mole powder and 200ml broth.
Bring to a boil over medium heat then simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste and add salt (you can add sugar if it’s too spicy for the little ones, it helps offset the heat). Keep warm.
Step 3: Prepare the Tortillas
Heat a splash of oil on a griddle or pan and lightly fry the tortillas until they’re soft and pliable.
Step 3: Assemble the Enmoladas
Place 3 tortillas on each plate and fill each one with the shallots/mushroom mixture, then fold in half.
Pour mole sauce over the top of the enmoladas.
Step 4: Garnish and Serve
Top the enmoladas with the crumbled cheese, diced shallots, fresh coriander, and toasted sesame seeds.
Tip: Soak the diced shallots in water for about 10 minutes to make them less pungent. Drain and pat dry before using them to top the enmoladas.