Mole Poblano

Legend maintains that this classic Mexican recipe was invented by the nuns of Puebla, near Mexico City, for their bishop, hence the name, which means literally ‘of the village’. Although the idea of turkey in chocolate sauce is anathema to most people, it is a really rich, spicy and savoury sauce, not unlike an Indian korma sauce, made with almonds and spices. I like to serve this dish with a mixture of brown rice and wild rice. This version of the recipe is from Patricia Namm, one of the m