Exquisite Mole Stir Fry with Coconut Rice
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Ingredients
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500 grams Chicken breasts
(Can use tofu for a vegetarian option)
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200 ml Mole sauce
(Use store-bought or homemade mole)
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2 medium Bell peppers
(Any color, julienned)
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1 large Onion
(Thinly sliced)
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3 cloves Garlic
(Minced)
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200 grams Broccoli florets
(Fresh or frozen)
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400 ml Coconut milk
(For the coconut rice)
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250 grams Jasmine rice
(Rinse before cooking)
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2 tbsp Soy sauce
(Opt for low-sodium)
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2 tbsp Lime juice
(Freshly squeezed)
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handful g Fresh cilantro
(For garnish)
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1 tbsp Sesame oil
(For stir-frying)
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
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1 tsp Chili flakes
(Optional for spice)
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500 ml Water
(For cooking rice)
(Can use tofu for a vegetarian option)
(Use store-bought or homemade mole)
(Any color, julienned)
(Thinly sliced)
(Minced)
(Fresh or frozen)
(For the coconut rice)
(Rinse before cooking)
(Opt for low-sodium)
(Freshly squeezed)
(For garnish)
(For stir-frying)
(Optional for spice)
(For cooking rice)
Nutrition
- Servings: 4
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 75 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Fat: 15 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
- Calcium: 75 mg
- Iron: 3.5 mg
Instructions
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1 - Prepare the Rice:
Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until it runs clear. In a pot, combine the rice with coconut milk and water, bring to a boil.
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2 - Cook the Rice:
Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Cook for about 15 minutes or until the rice has absorbed all the liquid.
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3 - Sauté Vegetables:
In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until translucent.
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4 - Add Chicken:
Add diced chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until no longer pink.
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5 - Combine Everything:
Stir in the mole sauce, bell peppers, and broccoli. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender.
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6 - Fluff the Rice:
Once the rice is done, remove from heat and let it sit covered for another 5 minutes; fluff with a fork.
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7 - Garnish and Serve:
Serve the mole stir fry over a bed of coconut rice, garnish with fresh cilantro, lime juice, and chili flakes if desired.
Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until it runs clear. In a pot, combine the rice with coconut milk and water, bring to a boil.
Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Cook for about 15 minutes or until the rice has absorbed all the liquid.
In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until translucent.
Add diced chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until no longer pink.
Stir in the mole sauce, bell peppers, and broccoli. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Once the rice is done, remove from heat and let it sit covered for another 5 minutes; fluff with a fork.
Serve the mole stir fry over a bed of coconut rice, garnish with fresh cilantro, lime juice, and chili flakes if desired.
More About: Exquisite Mole Stir Fry with Coconut Rice
Mole Stir Fry with Coconut Rice
Mole Stir Fry with Coconut Rice combines the rich flavors of mole sauce with fresh vegetables and succulent chicken, creating a delightful balance of spices and textures. The dish is steeped in cultural significance, drawing on elements of traditional Mexican mole and a modern Asian stir-fry technique, all suitably nestled atop warm coconut rice which adds a creamy and aromatic dimension. Each ingredient plays its role in this harmonious dish: the mole brings heat and complex gourmet flair; the chicken provides protein, while bell peppers and broccoli introduce freshness and crunch. Coconut rice is an ingeniously pleasant base that soaks up all the delicious flavors. A bright and fresh garnish of cilantro provides further flavor contrast, and a sprinkle of chili serves as a final touch for spice enthusiasts. This meal exemplifies the fun, flavors, and fusion culinary possibilities by combining English and global cuisine. Adding optional soy sauce can enhance umami, making for a totally customizable experience. Perfect for family dinners, or exhilarating get-togethers, this Mole Stir Fry presents accessibility in cooking which is balanced with an outcome that leaves a lasting impression. Feel free to substitute per preference, such as tofu instead of chicken to ensure everyone gets to join the delicious déjà vu that exists in each exhilarating bite!
