Mole Colorado is the PERFECT pairing for Turkey!

dried chiles

🥗Healthier: fresh chiles

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Fresh chiles can provide a different flavor profile, while cayenne is more accessible.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts offer a similar texture, while sunflower seeds are often less expensive.

cocoa powder

🥗Healthier: carob powder

💰Cheaper: chocolate syrup

Carob powder is lower in fat and sugar, while chocolate syrup can provide sweetness.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Vegetable broth is a good substitute for a lighter flavor.

D-stem and de-seed 5 guajillo chiles and 8 ancho chiles.

Add 3 dried costeno chiles for heat.

Roast the chiles until charred but not burnt, then soak in hot boiling water.

Roast 3/4 cup sesame seeds until golden brown.

Roast 1 tablespoon oregano, 1/2 tablespoon thyme, 4 cloves, 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, and 3 allspice peppercorns until fragrant.

Fry 1/4 cup raw peanuts and 1/2 cup raw almonds in oil until golden.

Fry 1 cup raisins until plump.

Fry 1/2 chopped onion and the garlic cloves from a full bulb until the onion is translucent.

Add 3 charred and chopped Roma tomatoes and 1/4 stick of cinnamon to the onion and garlic mixture.

Blend the hydrated chiles with 2 cups of chicken broth and 1 cup of the soaking water.

Strain the blended mixture for a smoother texture.

Blend the strained mixture with the fried peanuts, almonds, raisins, sesame seeds, and the remaining 2 cups of chicken broth.

Cooking Techniques

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