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Homemade Mole

Cultural Context

Mole is a traditional Mexican sauce that varies by region, often served with meats or enchiladas. It is a staple in festive occasions and celebrations, showcasing the rich culinary heritage of Mexico. The complexity of flavors in mole reflects the diverse ingredients and techniques used in its preparation, making it a beloved dish.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 pollos enteros
1 y 1/2 cebolla
2 cabezas de ajos
orégano o hierba buena
sal o consomé en polvo
1 Lb (450g) de chile ancho
1 Lb (450g) de chile Pasilla
1/4 tz de pepitas verdes
1/4 tz de nuez
1/4 tz de pasitas
1/4 tz de piñones
1/4 tz de almendras
1/4 tz de cacahuates
1/4 tz de ajonjolí
10 galletas marias
1 plátano macho
1 tortilla
1/2 bolillo
1 jitomate
1 cebolla
1 cabeza de ajos
5 clavos
5 pimientas
1/2 cdita. cominos
3 cm de Canela
5 a 6 tablillas de chocolate
sal o consomé en polvo para sazonar
aceite el necesario
caldo de pollo el necesario

dried chiles

🥗Healthier: fresh chiles

💰Cheaper: canned chiles

Fresh chiles can provide a different flavor profile, while canned chiles are often more affordable.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Seeds can offer similar texture and flavor, while peanuts are a budget-friendly nut alternative.

chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Dark chocolate has a higher cocoa content and less sugar, while cocoa powder is often less expensive.

1

Prepare the chicken broth by boiling the 2 whole chickens with 1 and 1/2 onions, 2 heads of garlic, oregano or mint, and salt or powdered broth to taste.

2

For the mole, if you have mulato chiles, use 1 Lb (450g) of ancho chiles, 1/2 Lb (225g) of pasilla chiles, and 1/2 Lb (225g) of mulato chiles. If not, use 1 Lb (450g) of ancho chiles and 1 Lb (450g) of pasilla chiles.

3

Toast the seeds: pepitas, walnuts, raisins, pine nuts, almonds, peanuts, and sesame seeds.

4

Blend the toasted seeds with the chiles, 10 Maria cookies, 1 plantain, 1 tortilla, 1/2 bolillo, 1 tomato, 1 onion, 1 head of garlic, 5 cloves, 5 peppercorns, 1/2 teaspoon of cumin, and 3 cm of cinnamon until smooth.

5

Melt the chocolate in the mole mixture and adjust seasoning with salt or powdered broth as needed.

6

Serve the mole over the cooked chicken.

Cooking Techniques

simmeredblended

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-freedairy-freeegg-freenut-free

Allergens

nuts

Also Known As

Mole PoblanoMole Sauce
Local Name: mole casero

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