How to Make Mole Casero | CHOW-TO

dried chiles

🥗Healthier: fresh chiles

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Fresh chiles can provide a different flavor profile while cayenne is more accessible.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: cashews

Sunflower seeds are lower in calories and can mimic the texture.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: pecans

Walnuts are a healthier nut option and pecans are often less expensive.

Clean the chiles by removing stems and seeds.

Toast the chiles until crispy and fragrant.

Roast onions, tomatoes, and tomatillos until charred.

Toast sesame seeds and almonds along with spices (allspice, cloves, black pepper, oregano).

Add raisins to the mixture.

Blend the roasted vegetables, spices, and nuts together until smooth.

In a pot, heat pork lard over medium heat until smoking.

Add the chili powder blend to the pot and mix well.

Incorporate the blended vegetable mixture into the pot.

Gradually add chicken stock to achieve desired texture, mixing continuously.

Once combined, add raw cane sugar to balance flavors.

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