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Mole Poblano

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Mole poblano is a traditional Mexican sauce and dish from Puebla, rich and complex, made with a blend of chiles, chocolate, spices, nuts, and seeds, typically served over chicken or turkey.

Ingredients

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  • 4 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
  • 4 dried pasilla chiles, stemmed and seeded
  • 4 dried mulato chiles, stemmed and seeded
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/4 cup almonds
  • 1/4 cup peanuts
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds
  • 1 slice stale bread
  • 1 small corn tortilla
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1.5 oz Mexican dark chocolate
  • Salt to taste
  • Cooked chicken or turkey for serving

Instructions

  1. Toast the dried chiles in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
  2. Soak the toasted chiles in hot water for about 20 minutes until softened, then drain.
  3. In a large pot, heat vegetable oil and sauté onions and garlic until softened.
  4. Add tomatoes and cook until softened and slightly reduced.
  5. In a separate skillet, toast almonds, peanuts, sesame seeds, bread, and tortilla until golden.
  6. Blend the softened chiles, sautéed vegetables, toasted nuts and seeds, bread, tortilla, spices, and chicken stock until smooth.
  7. Pour the sauce into a large pot, bring to a simmer, and cook for about 45 minutes, stirring frequently.
  8. Add chocolate, stir until melted and incorporated, and season with salt to taste.
  9. Serve the mole sauce over cooked chicken or turkey with extra sesame seeds sprinkled on top if desired.

Notes

  • Mole sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for longer storage.
  • The blend of chiles can be adjusted for desired heat and flavor.
  • Traditionally served during celebrations and holidays in Mexico.

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Keywords: mole poblano, Mexican mole, chicken mole, traditional Mexican sauce, Puebla dish

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