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Hilachas y Mole

Cultural Context

Hilachas y Mole is a traditional Salvadoran dish that reflects the country's rich culinary heritage. Originating from the need to utilize leftover meats, it combines shredded beef with a flavorful mole sauce, often served with vegetables and tortillas. This dish is commonly enjoyed during family gatherings and special occasions, showcasing the warmth of Salvadoran hospitality. Today, variations exist, with many families adding personal touches to the mole, making it a beloved staple in Salvadoran cuisine.

SalvadoranSVmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 pounds beef
1 pound ripe tomatoes
4 ounces miltomate
3 guaque chiles
3 large onions
1 bunch of cilantro
1 pound potatoes
3 carrots
4 bell peppers
4 ounces bread flour
vegetable oil
achiote
6 plantains
2 ounces toasted sesame
2 ounces toasted pepitoria
15 ripe tomatoes
2 pasilla chiles
1 cinnamon stick
2 champurradas
8 ounces chocolate tablet

mole sauce

🥗Healthier: salsa verde

💰Cheaper: homemade mole

Salsa verde offers a lighter flavor, while homemade mole can be more cost-effective.

1

Start by cutting the cilantro, removing the stems, and placing it in hot water to soak.

2

Cut the ripe tomatoes into cubes and place them in the hot water.

3

Add the miltomate and guaque chiles to the hot water as well.

4

The vegetables should be cooked, not roasted; this is important for the sauce.

5

While the vegetables are cooking, add margarine to a skillet to prevent burning when frying rice.

6

Once the margarine is melted, prepare to fry the rice with garlic and vegetables.

7

Check the tomatoes; when they are soft and the onions are translucent, it's time to blend them.

8

Carefully transfer the cooked vegetables to a blender, ensuring not to overfill it to avoid explosions.

9

Add the blended mixture to the rice in the skillet.

10

Continue to cook the rice with the added vegetables until fully combined.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

skilletblender

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Also Known As

HilachasMole de Hilachas

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