Mole Sauce
Sep 07, 2024 09:57 AM
Learn how to make authentic mole sauce (mole poblano) from scratch! This unique and beloved traditional Mexican dish is made from a combination of various ingredients, including dried chiles, nuts and seeds, spices, chocolate, and dried fruit. Serve it over chicken or turkey, as a sauce for enchiladas, or in tamales for a showstopping meal.
Making your own mole sauce at home can be a little intimidating, but once you see just how easy it is, you’ll be a pro in no time!
I’m not going to lie – making mole sauce (specifically mole poblano) from scratch takes a little bit of time, but it’s not difficult or complicated. As long as you have all of your ingredients prepped and ready to go, you can totally do it. And the end result is so worth it!
Ingredients:
- 1 4-6 pound whole chicken, cut into pieces
- Water, as needed
- 6 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 8 ancho chiles, (about 4 ounces), rinsed, stemmed, seeded, and torn into pieces
- 8 pasilla chiles, (about 2 ½ ounces), rinsed, stemmed, seeded, and torn into pieces
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 1 cup unsalted peanuts
- ½ cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1 corn tortilla
- 1 slice white bread
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 4-inch Mexican cinnamon stick
- 10 whole black peppercorns
- ¼ teaspoon coriander seeds
- 3 clove garlic
- 2 cloves
- 1 medium white onion, sliced
- ½ cup sesame seeds, plus more for garnish
- 3.1 ounces Mexican chocolate (about 1 round disc)
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes
Prep Time:
40 minutes
Cook Time:
105 minutes
Total Time:
145 minutes
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