How To Make Mole Sauce From Scratch | Homemade Dona Maria Style Chicken Mole

dried chiles

🥗Healthier: fresh chiles

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Fresh chiles can provide a similar flavor with fewer preservatives.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Walnuts offer healthy fats, while peanuts are more budget-friendly.

chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Dark chocolate has less sugar, and cocoa powder is often less expensive.

Remove the stems from the dried chilies and optionally remove the seeds for a milder flavor.

Broil the chilies for less than a minute until they are toasted, being careful not to char them too much to avoid bitterness.

Broil the tomatillos, roma tomatoes, garlic, and onion until they are charred.

Pour hot water over the broiled chilies and let them steep for about 30 minutes, placing a plate on top to keep them submerged.

After broiling, peel the husks off the garlic cloves, ensuring not to burn them.

In a food processor, puree the charred ingredients, adding the softened chilies once they are ready.

Prepare at least 6-7 cups of chicken broth, using either homemade or store-bought.

Add the Mexican oregano and chipotle pepper to the puree and blend until smooth.

Sieve the puree to achieve a silky texture.

Add the prunes to the puree and blend again before sieving.

In a pot, preheat oil over medium heat and pour in the sieved puree.

Add the ground cinnamon and ground clove to the pot and mix well.

Incorporate the bittersweet chocolate into the mixture, stirring until melted and combined.

Add the Sun butter and mix until fully incorporated.

Adjust the seasoning with salt and sugar to taste, balancing the flavors as desired.

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