Mole is a traditional Mexican sauce that has a rich and complex flavor. It is made from a combination of ingredients such as dried chili peppers, nuts, seeds, spices, chocolate, and other seasonings. The sauce is typically served over meat, such as chicken or pork, and is a staple of Mexican cuisine.
Recipe for making mole sauce:
Ingredients:
4 dried ancho chilies
4 dried pasilla chilies
4 dried mulato chilies
1/2 cup almonds
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 cups chicken broth
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground cumin
2 oz unsweetened chocolate
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Remove the stems and seeds from the dried chilies and toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes, until they become fragrant. Then, soak them in hot water for 20 minutes until they become soft.
While the chilies soak, toast the almonds, pumpkin seeds, raisins, and sesame seeds in the same skillet until they become golden brown.
In a blender or food processor, puree the soaked chilies, toasted nuts and seeds, onion, and garlic until it becomes a smooth paste.
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the pureed chili paste and cook, stirring constantly, for about 10 minutes, until it thickens.
Add the chicken broth, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, and cumin to the saucepan and stir to combine.
Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, until it becomes thick and the flavors have melded together.
Add the chocolate to the saucepan and stir until it has melted and is fully incorporated into the sauce.
Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps or chunks.
Serve the mole sauce over your choice of meat, such as chicken or pork.
Note: Mole sauce can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week, or in the freezer for several months. It can also be customized with different spices and ingredients to suit your personal taste preferences.
