Authentic Mole Sauce Recipe: A Flavourful Mexican Delight

Learn how to make the authentic and delicious mole sauce from scratch. This traditional Mexican recipe combines a variety of ingredients like chilies, spices, nuts, and chocolate to create a rich, complex flavor profile. Prepare this flavorful sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes and impress your friends and family with your culinary skills. The end result will be a delightful burst of flavors on your taste buds!

Ingredients

• 4 dried ancho chilies
• 4 dried guajillo chilies
• 2 dried pasilla chilies
• 1/2 cup almonds
• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
• 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons raisins
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 slice stale bread
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 ounce dark chocolate, chopped
• Salt to taste

Directions

1. Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and toast the dried chilies until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the stems and seeds.
2. In the same skillet, toast the almonds, pumpkin seeds, and sesame seeds until golden brown. Remove from heat.
3. In a large saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until softened.
4. Add the toasted chilies, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, cinnamon, cumin, oregano, cloves, coriander, nutmeg, raisins, cocoa powder, and stale bread to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.
5. Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
6. Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, purée the mixture until smooth.
7. Return the sauce to the saucepan and heat over low heat.
8. Add the chopped dark chocolate and stir until melted and well incorporated.
9. Season with salt to taste.
10. Simmer the sauce for an additional 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
11. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
12. The authentic mole sauce is ready to be used in your favorite dishes!

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