How to make shortcut mole sauce 👨‍🍳 #cooking #food #mexicanfood

dried chiles

🥗Healthier: fresh chiles

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

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

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: cashews

Sunflower seeds are lower in calories and can mimic the texture.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: pecans

Walnuts are a healthier nut option and pecans are often less expensive.

Squeeze tomato paste from the tube into the pan.

Add whole chilies or use chili powder as a shortcut.

Mix in cocoa powder and cinnamon for complexity.

Add coffee to enhance the sauce's flavor.

Incorporate almond butter as a shortcut for nuts.

Season with cumin, oregano, Chipotles, salt, and pepper.

Finely chop ingredients for a smoother sauce.

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