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Mole Negro

Cultural Context

Mole Negro is a traditional Oaxacan sauce, known for its complex flavors and rich history. It is often served over meats or used in various dishes, symbolizing the fusion of indigenous and colonial culinary influences. The preparation of mole is often a communal activity, reflecting cultural traditions and family gatherings in Mexican cuisine.

MexicanMXOaxacamain
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
4 tipos de chiles (chihuacle, pasilla, mulato, chile meco)
plátano macho
2 variedades de tomate (jitomate, mil tomate)
ajo
cebolla
mejorana
tomillo
pasas
ciruela pasa
ajonjolí
nuez
cacahuate
almendra
chocolate
azúcar
sal
manteca
clavo
nuez moscada
canela
pimienta negra
comino
jengibre
anís estrella

dried chiles

🥗Healthier: fresh chiles

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Fresh chiles can provide a milder flavor, while cayenne is often less expensive.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Seeds can be a lower-calorie alternative to nuts.

chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Dark chocolate has less sugar, while cocoa powder is often cheaper.

1

Asar el plátano macho, tomates, cebolla y ajo en la parrilla.

2

Cortar el plátano macho a la mitad y llevarlo a la parrilla.

3

Asar los tomates y la cebolla en la parrilla.

4

Desvenar los chiles, quitando el tallo, semillas y venas.

5

Hidratar los chiles en agua caliente después de asarlos.

6

Limpiar las hojas de tomillo, descalzando las ramitas.

7

Asegurarse que las ciruelas pasas no tengan hueso.

8

Tostar los ingredientes en un comal de barro, comenzando con las nueces.

9

Revolver los ingredientes en el comal con cuidado para que se tuesten uniformemente.

Cooking Techniques

toastingsoakingblendingsautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

parrillacomal de barrocuchilloguantes de plástico

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

nuts

Also Known As

Mole PoblanoBlack Mole
Local Name: Mole Negro

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