HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE MOLE SAUCE FROM SCRATCH: Delicious Recipe

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.

Toast the dried chiles in a skillet until fragrant.

Soak the toasted chiles in hot water until softened.

Blend the soaked chiles with tomatoes, onions, and garlic until smooth.

In a pot, heat oil and sauté the blended mixture until thickened.

Add ground almonds, sesame seeds, cinnamon, and cloves; stir well.

Incorporate chocolate and broth; simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve warm over meats or enchiladas.

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