Welcome to a journey into the heart of Mexican cuisine with our Authentic Mexican Mole Sauce. This flavorful sauce is a rich blend of spices, herbs, nuts, chili peppers, and chocolate. It is an essential part of many traditional Mexican dishes and adds a unique and complex flavor to any meal.
Authentic Mexican Mole Sauce
Unleash the bold flavors of Mexico with our Authentic Mexican Mole Sauce, perfect for spicing up your meals.
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
- Large saucepan
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 2 ancho chiles
- 2 guajillo chiles
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup peanuts
- 1/4 cup almonds
- 2 tbsp raisins
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 ripe tomato, chopped
- 2 ounces dark chocolate
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and toast the chiles, sesame seeds, peanuts, almonds, and raisins until they become fragrant.
- Transfer these ingredients to a blender or food processor. Add garlic, onion, tomato, chocolate, 2 cups of chicken broth, salt, and black pepper. Blend until the mixture forms a smooth paste.
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the mole paste to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Slowly add the remaining chicken broth to the saucepan, stirring continuously to mix well. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- The mole sauce is ready when it becomes thick and flavorful. Adjust the seasoning if needed.
Notes
Mole sauce varies greatly by region in Mexico. This recipe is a simplified version of the complex sauce, perfect for home cooks.
Experience the richness and complexity of Mexican cuisine with our Authentic Mexican Mole Sauce. Use it as a base for traditional dishes like Mole Poblano, or simply as a sauce to give a kick to your favorite meals. Happy cooking!
Recipe difficulty: Moderate
Complete nutritional information per serving:
- Calories: 350
- Total Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 890mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 30g
- Dietary Fiber: 7g
- Total Sugars: 12g
- Protein: 10g
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