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Mole with Rice and Chicken

Cultural Context

Mole, a rich and complex sauce, has roots in pre-Hispanic Mexico and is a staple of Mexican cuisine. Traditionally served during celebrations and special occasions, mole symbolizes the fusion of indigenous and Spanish culinary influences. Today, variations exist across regions, with each family often having their unique recipe, making it a cherished dish in Mexican households.

MexicanMXmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 tomato
1 piece of onion
1 garlic clove
1/4 cup peas
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
3 dried apricots
3 almonds
4 cascabel chiles
4 ancho chiles
1 tomato
1 piece of onion
1 garlic clove
1 green tomato
1/4 teaspoon cumin
chicken broth
1 bolillo bread
1

Start by preparing the ingredients for the mole and rice.

2

In a pot, add 1 tomato, 1 piece of onion, and 1 garlic clove for the rice.

3

Add 1/4 cup of peas and some chopped vegetables to the pot.

4

For the mole, use a double boiler and add 1/4 cup of pumpkin seeds, 3 dried apricots, and 3 almonds.

5

Add 4 cascabel chiles and 4 ancho chiles to the mixture.

6

Include 1 chopped tomato, 1 piece of onion, and 1 garlic clove, along with 1 green tomato for flavor.

7

Add chicken broth to the mixture and a pinch of cumin.

8

Cook the mixture until everything is well combined and the flavors meld together.

9

In a separate pan, heat oil and lightly fry the bolillo bread until golden brown.

10

In the same oil, sauté the green tomato, red tomato, onion, and garlic until browned.

11

Add the dried fruits and seeds to the sautéed mixture.

12

Once everything is well combined, add the mole mixture to the pot and stir.

13

Let the mole simmer on low heat, adding salt to taste once it starts boiling.

14

Adjust the consistency with more chicken broth if the mole is too thick.

15

Taste the mole and adjust seasoning as necessary before serving.

Equipment Needed

potdouble boilerpan

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Allergens

nuts

Also Known As

Mole con Arroz y Pollo
Local Name: Mole con Arroz y Pollo

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