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Mole doña María

Cultural Context

Mole doña María is a traditional Mexican sauce originating from Puebla, often served during celebrations and special occasions. This rich and complex sauce combines a variety of ingredients, representing the fusion of indigenous and Spanish culinary traditions. Today, mole has gained international acclaim, with many variations across Mexico and beyond, each showcasing local ingredients and techniques.

MexicanMXmain
120 min
hard
6 servings
Servings4
1 whole chicken
chiles
sugar
chicken broth
mole
half a tablet of chocolate
sesame seeds

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats and are often cheaper.

chocolate

🥗Healthier: cacao powder

💰Cheaper: baking chocolate

Cacao powder is lower in sugar and can be a healthier option.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon

Vegetable broth is a great vegetarian option.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds are nutritious and often more affordable.

1

Cook the whole chicken with the ingredients shown on screen for approximately 40 minutes.

2

Reserve the chicken broth after cooking.

3

Soak the chiles for about 10 minutes with the ingredients shown on screen.

4

Remove the oil from the mole jar to use for frying the mole later.

5

Blend the softened chiles with the reserved chicken broth until smooth.

6

Add sugar to taste while blending the chiles.

7

Once blended, add the chicken broth and the entire jar of mole to the blender and blend again.

8

Heat the reserved oil in a skillet or clay pot.

9

Add the blended mixture to the skillet or pot along with half a tablet of chocolate and mix well until dissolved.

10

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or more sugar if needed.

11

Add the chicken pieces to the mole and cook for an additional 12 minutes.

12

Serve the mole with rice and garnish with sesame seeds.

Cooking Techniques

toastingblendingsimmering

Equipment Needed

skilletclay potblender

Spice Level:

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Allergens

nuts

Also Known As

Mole PoblanoMole Sauce
Local Name: Mole doña María

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