Kelli Lawrence
@kelliwanderlawrence
Genuine Mole Sauce
This rich and flavorful mole sauce combines a variety of dried chiles, spices, and chocolate to create a traditional Mexican sauce that is perfect for enchiladas, tacos, or as a marinade for meats. The depth of flavor comes from toasting the ingredients and blending them into a smooth sauce, making it a must-try for any home cook looking to explore authentic Mexican cuisine.
Details
- Cuisine:mexican
- Difficulty:hard
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:22
- Views:6
Recipe Information
- Prep time25 min.
- Cook time30 min.
- Total time55 min.
- Servings4
Ingredients
- 3
- 2
- 2
- 2 cups
- 1
- 2
- 5
- 2
- 1 tablespoon
- 1
- 1/2 head
- 1/3 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon
- 6
- 5
- 3
- 1 cup
- 5 ounces
- 3 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Genuine Mole Sauce.
Step 1
Begin by assembling all your ingredients, ensuring everything is ready for a delightful cooking experience.
Step 2
In a dry skillet set over medium heat, gently toast the dried chipotle, guajillo, and ancho chiles, stirring continuously until they release their warm, aromatic essence—this should take about three minutes.
Step 3
Once toasted, transfer the chiles to a blender.
Step 4
Next, bring two cups of chicken broth to a gentle simmer in a saucepan, which should take around five minutes.
Step 5
Pour this simmering broth into the blender with the chiles.
Step 6
In the same skillet, toast torn pieces of dinner rolls and corn tortilla strips until they achieve a light golden brown, approximately three minutes.
Step 7
Add these toasted morsels to the blender along with the chicken broth and chiles.
Step 8
Allow the mixture to soak for about ten minutes, letting the chiles, bread, and tortillas soften before blending until you achieve a smooth consistency.
Step 9
Meanwhile, in a dry skillet over medium-high heat, cook tomatillos and tomatoes until they are tender and slightly charred, about three to four minutes per side.
Step 10
Once cooked, add the tomatoes to the blender with the chile puree.
Step 11
In a large skillet, melt lard over medium heat, then introduce sliced onion, garlic, peanuts, raisins, cumin seeds, thyme, allspice berries, cloves, and cinnamon sticks.
Step 12
Stir and cook until the onions turn soft and golden, which should take five to eight minutes.
Step 13
Remove the cinnamon sticks and whole spices, then blend the onion mixture with the chile-tomato blend until smooth.
Step 14
Pour this vibrant puree into a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring in one cup of chicken broth, chopped dark chocolate, sugar, and salt.
Step 15
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring until the chocolate melts and the sauce thickens slightly, which will take about ten to fifteen minutes.
Step 16
Finally, serve this rich mole sauce warm over your favorite dishes, and savor the depth of flavors that come together in this culinary masterpiece.