Our new summer issue has the most amazing Mole recipe from Baha Betty's superstar chef Pablo Jamie. Below you'll find the full quesadilla recipe.
Mole Poblano is a very traditional sauce that’s used in many Mexican dishes. While there are many variations on this classic sauce, this is Pablo’s recipe, influenced by his mum and Abuelita and a crucial element to get that authentic Mexican taste. Adjust the stock to match the protein you will be adding to it or why not pop into Baha Betty, taste the delicious menu, and watch Pablo work his magic through the open style kitchen.
60g Good quality Dark Chocolate (or cocoa powder if you want it spicier)
100g Sugar
Method:
Pour the 1L stock in a big saucepan. Add all the spices and banana to simmer for 5 minutes. Keep the saucepan with the mix lightly simmering throughout the process.
Break the Corn Tortillas into small pieces and add to the stock mix along with onion, garlic and fresh chili.
Grill the pasilla chili, guajillo chili and pablano chili in a separate pan until sizzling and then add to the main mix.
Roast the Nuts and Sesame Seeds in the separate pan until golden brown then add to the main mix.
Leave the main mix to simmer for 1 hour.
Add the dark chocolate and sugar. Stir until fully dissolved.
Pour the mix into a blender and blend until a smooth sauce.
The mole can be stored for about a month in the refrigerator, in an airtight container to be used in a variety of Mexican dishes.
If you want the Mole to have a bit of extra smokieness, roast the tortillas, garlic and fresh chili until blackened before adding to the stock mix.
Quesadilla Recipe
When preparing the quesadilla, the amount of ingredients mainly comes down to personal preference. Just keep in mind that you have to be able to fold the tortilla at the end so be careful not to pile the ingredients too high
Ingredients:
Good Quality Corn Tortilla Wrap
Mozzarella Cheese
Feta Cheese
Diced or Shredded Sirloin Steak
Caramelized Onions
Method:
Lightly grill the corn tortilla in a pan until slightly toasted.
While the tortilla is being grilled spread the Mole Poblano across the tortilla
Sprinkle the feta cheese over half of the tortilla over the Mole because it will be folded at the end. Move the tortilla off the pan onto a plate.
Grill capsicum slightly and add on top of the feta cheese.
Grill sirloin steak pieces. You can add any preferred spices of your choice or just fry it on its own.
Add sirloin steak on top of vegetables and sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top of the steak.
