Asian Mole

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 tablespoon peanut oil or 1/2 tablespoon canola oil
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons ginger, chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon jalapenos or 1/2 tablespoon serrano chili, chopped, including some of the seeds
• 3/4 cup red wine
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 7 tablespoons water, divided use
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/4-1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon black sesame seed, toasted
• 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
• 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 over medium-high heat, sauté onions, garlic, ginger and chile until caramelized.
• 2 deglaze pan with wine. add cranberries and 1/4 cup of water, and cook until about three fourths of the liquid is absorbed.
• 3 transfer to a processor while warm, so that chocolate will melt. blend with rest of ingredients, including remaining 3 tablespoons of water, until smooth. salt and pepper to taste. serve over meat, tofu, or vegetables.