How to Make Traditional Mole Poblano for Cinco De Mayo

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.

Prepare the ingredients for mole poblano, including plátano macho, almonds, peanuts, sesame seeds, and spices like chipotle, mulato, cloves, and cinnamon.

Toast the ingredients until fragrant.

Grind the toasted ingredients in a hand mill until powdered.

Add salt to the ground mixture.

Add broth to the mixture and stir well.

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