COMO HACER MOLE CASERO, OAXACAN MOLE, MOLE POBLANO, MOLE MEXICANO, MOLE CON POLLO

dried chiles

🥗Healthier: fresh chiles

💰Cheaper: canned chiles

Fresh chiles can provide a different flavor profile, while canned chiles are often more affordable.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Seeds can offer similar texture and flavor, while peanuts are a budget-friendly nut alternative.

chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Dark chocolate has a higher cocoa content and less sugar, while cocoa powder is often less expensive.

Toast the chiles anchos until fragrant and then soak them in the chicken broth.

In a large pot, heat the oil and sauté the chopped onion, garlic, and jalapeño until soft.

Add the diced sweet potato and cook until tender.

In a blender, combine the soaked chiles, sautéed vegetables, pineapple, peanuts, sesame seeds, and vinegar. Blend until smooth.

In the same pot, add the blended mixture and the cooked pinto beans. Stir to combine.

Add the chicken thighs and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the flavors meld together.

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