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🌍Authentic Spanish recipe from a Spanish-speaking creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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De Chile Mole y Pozole

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Mole

Cultural Context

Mole is a traditional Mexican sauce with deep roots in indigenous and colonial history. It varies by region, with each version reflecting local ingredients and culinary practices. The most famous variant, Mole Poblano, originates from Puebla and is often served during celebrations. The dish symbolizes the fusion of cultures in Mexico, blending indigenous ingredients with European influences, particularly chocolate and spices.

MexicanMXmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
Un pollo cocido
4 chiles mulatos
3 chiles Pasilla
2 chiles anchos
1 chile chipotle
1/3 taza de semillas de ajonjolí
1/3 taza de cacahuetes
1/4 taza de almendras
1/4 taza de pasas
4 jitomates
Trozo de cebolla
5 dientes de ajo
Trozo de chocolate
Raja pequeña de canela
4 pimientas gordas
4 clavos enteros
1/4 cucharadita de semillas de anís
Aceite para freír

dried chiles

🥗Healthier: fresh chiles

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Fresh chiles can provide a different flavor profile, while cayenne is often less expensive.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Seeds can be a healthier option, while peanuts are often cheaper than mixed nuts.

chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Dark chocolate has a higher cocoa content, while cocoa powder is often more affordable.

1

Cocinar el pollo.

2

Preparar el mole: asar los chiles, jitomates, cebolla y ajo.

3

Moler los ingredientes asados junto con las semillas, cacahuetes, almendras, pasas, chocolate, canela, pimientas, clavos y anís.

4

Freír la mezcla en aceite hasta que esté bien integrado.

5

Servir el mole sobre el pollo cocido.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

nuts

Also Known As

Mole PoblanoMole Negro
Local Name: mole

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