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Mole Poblano

Cultural Context

Mole Poblano is a traditional Mexican sauce originating from Puebla, often served over turkey or chicken. It is a complex dish that reflects the fusion of indigenous and Spanish culinary traditions, showcasing the use of various spices and ingredients that were historically significant in the region. The dish is often prepared for special occasions and celebrations, symbolizing the rich cultural heritage of Mexico.

MexicanMXPueblamain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 whole chickens
1 whole onion
5 cloves garlic
2.5 tablespoons salt
50 g pumpkin seeds
30 g almonds
50 g peanuts
20 cookies
1 stick cinnamon
1.5 teaspoons cloves
3 dried árbol chiles
4 dried guajillo chiles
12 dried pasilla chiles
1 plantain
4 tomatoes
1/2 onion

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.

1

Start by boiling the chickens with 1 whole onion and 5 cloves of garlic.

2

Add approximately 2.5 tablespoons of salt to taste.

3

In a separate pan, heat some lard and toast 50 g of pumpkin seeds, 30 g of almonds, and 50 g of peanuts until golden.

4

Add 20 cookies to the mixture for flavor and body.

5

Toast some tortillas until crispy, using day-old tortillas for better texture.

6

Toast 5 cloves of garlic, 1 stick of cinnamon, 1.5 teaspoons of cloves, and some cilantro until fragrant.

7

Toast 3 árbol chiles, 4 guajillo chiles, and 12 pasilla chiles lightly to avoid bitterness, then add a little water to help them cook.

8

After the chiles are cooked, add 1 plantain, 4 tomatoes, and 1/2 onion to the pot.

9

Blend all the toasted ingredients together to create the mole sauce.

10

Once the chickens are cooked, shred the meat and combine it with the mole sauce.

Cooking Techniques

toastingsoakingsautéingblendingsimmering

Equipment Needed

panpot

Spice Level:

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Allergens

nuts

Also Known As

MoleMole Sauce
Local Name: Mole Poblano

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