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HOW TO: Make Mole the "Banuelos" Way!

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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
4 types of chiles (chile pasilla, chile California, chile Mexico, chile de árbol)
1 1/2 tablespoons ironized sea salt
1/2 onion
2 garlic cloves
6 cups water
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
5 spoons brown sugar
1/4 spoon cacao
grape seed oil
chicken
salten crackers

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

Introduce the dish and the cooking teacher (dad).

2

Prepare the chicken by skinning, deskinning, and washing it, removing excess fat.

3

Chop half an onion and 2 garlic cloves, and add them to the chicken with 1 1/2 tablespoons of salt.

4

Cook the chicken in water for 35 minutes.

5

Wash the chiles and soak them in water for about 5 minutes.

6

Remove the tails and seeds from the chiles.

7

Use the chicken cooking juice in the blender to help blend the chiles, adding 2 cups of drinking water.

8

Add 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds, a pinch of salt, and 1 full spoon of brown sugar to the blender.

9

Add grape seed oil to the blender and blend the mixture on low heat until melted and combined.

10

Check the chicken for tenderness with a fork after 30-40 minutes of cooking.

11

Add remaining chicken cooking juice to the blender and blend until liquefied.

12

Add crackers to the mole mixture for thickness, if desired.

13

Stir the mole on low heat to prevent sticking.

14

Transfer the cooked chicken into the mole and coat it well.

15

Serve the mole with tortillas and red rice.

Cooking Techniques

toastingsoakingblendingsimmeringseasoning

Equipment Needed

blenderpotknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

nuts

Also Known As

Mole PoblanoMole Negro
Local Name: mole

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