Turkey with mole sauce Mexican style
4 servings
45 minutes
Turkey in mole sauce Mexican style is a true culinary masterpiece that combines traditional flavors of Mexican cuisine. The mole sauce, with its rich aroma of cocoa, spices, and nuts, adds depth and richness to the dish, creating a harmony of sweet, spicy, and slightly bitter aftertaste. The marinade of orange juice and tequila makes the turkey tender and juicy, infusing the meat with citrus notes and subtle spices. This dish not only reflects centuries-old traditions of Mexican gastronomy but is also perfect for festive dinners and holiday feasts. Topped with toasted sesame seeds, it gains a finishing touch that highlights the richness of textures and flavors.
1
Cut the turkey into pieces and marinate overnight in a mixture of orange juice and tequila, adding garlic, onion, oregano, cinnamon, and cloves.
- Turkey: 500 g
- Orange juice: to taste
- Tequila: to taste
- Garlic: to taste
- Onion: to taste
- Oregano: to taste
- Cinnamon: to taste
- Ground cloves: pinch
2
Prepare mole sauce (see note).
3
Brown the turkey pieces in the oven for 30 minutes, drizzle with marinade, and cook for another 40 minutes. Place the turkey on a dish, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, and serve with mole sauce.
- Turkey: 500 g
- Orange juice: to taste
- Roasted sesame: 2 tablespoons