Podcast 6: Receta de Mole Poblano y Chalupas

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: milk chocolate

Cacao nibs are lower in sugar and calories, while milk chocolate is often less expensive.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Walnuts provide similar health benefits, while peanuts are generally cheaper.

Toast the dried chiles (Chile Mulato, Chile Pasilla, Chile Ancho, Chile Chipotle) until fragrant.

In a large pot, heat the Manteca de Cerdo and sauté the chopped onion and garlic until translucent.

Add the toasted chiles, Pasitas, Ajonjolí, Cacahuate, Almendra, Pepita, jitomate, Anís, Pimienta Gorda, Semilla de Cilantro, Clavo de Olor, and Canela to the pot.

Pour in the Caldo de Pollo and bring to a simmer, cooking until all ingredients are tender.

Blend the mixture until smooth, adjusting seasoning with Sal, Pimienta, and Azucar as needed.

In a separate pan, cook the Pierna con muslo until browned and cooked through.

Serve the chicken topped with the mole sauce, garnished with Ajonjolí.

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