This recipe for Authentic Mole Sauce is a delicious and flavorful sauce that will elevate any dish. With its rich and complex flavors, this sauce is perfect for adding depth to Mexican-inspired dishes. Whether you're making enchiladas, tacos, or simply want to drizzle it over your favorite protein, this sauce won't disappoint!
Ingredients
- Dried Ancho Chiles — 6 ps
- Dried Pasilla Chiles — 4 ps
- Dried Mulato Chiles — 2 ps
- Onion — 1 medium
- Garlic clove — 4 ps
- Cinnamon stick — 1 ps
- Cloves — 2 ps
- Coriander seeds — 1 tbsp
- Black pepper — 1 tsp
- Sesame seeds — 1 tbsp
- Almonds — 1/2 cup
- Raisins — 1/4 cup
- Tomato paste — 1/4 cup
- Vegetable oil — 2 tbsp
- Chicken or Vegetable Stock — 4 cup
- Bittersweet Chocolate — 2 oz (450 g)
- Salt — 1 tsp
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Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the dried chiles and toast them for 1-2 minutes on each side until fragrant. Remove from heat and let them cool.
Remove the stems and seeds from the chiles. Place them in a bowl and cover with hot water. Let them soak for 15 minutes until they soften.
In the same skillet, add the coriander seeds, black peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon stick, and sesame seeds. Toast them for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and let them cool.
In a blender or food processor, combine the soaked chiles, toasted spices, onion, garlic cloves, almonds, raisins, tomato paste, and a splash of the soaking liquid. Blend until smooth.
In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the mole sauce mixture and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add the chicken or vegetable stock, bittersweet chocolate, and salt. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly. Transfer to a blender or use an immersion blender to blend until smooth.
The Authentic Mole Sauce is ready to be served! Use it to enhance your favorite Mexican dishes or as a dipping sauce for chips.
Enjoy the rich flavors of this delicious Authentic Mole Sauce! It's sure to impress your family and friends.
