Traditional Mole Poblano Recipe
A quick and convenient granola bar, perfect for busy mornings.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Blender or food processor
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 4 chilies dried ancho
- 4 chilies dried pasilla
- 2 chilies dried mulato
- ¼ cup sesame seeds
- ¼ cup almonds
- ¼ cup peanuts
- ¼ cup raisins
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
- ¼ cup lard or vegetable oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tomatoes chopped
- 1 plantain sliced
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 ounces chocolate chopped, Mexican chocolate
- Salt to taste
- 6 pieces chicken legs or thighs, cooked
Instructions
- Toast the chilies in a dry skillet until fragrant. Remove seeds and stems, then soak in hot water for 20 minutes.4 chilies, 4 chilies, 2 chilies
- In the same skillet, toast sesame seeds, almonds, peanuts, raisins, and pumpkin seeds until golden brown.1/4 cup sesame seeds, 1/4 cup almonds, 1/4 cup peanuts, 1/4 cup raisins, 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- Heat the lard or oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent.1/4 cup lard, 1 onion, 3 cloves garlic
- Add tomatoes, plantain, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and coriander. Cook until the tomatoes are soft.2 tomatoes, 1 plantain, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- Transfer the soaked chilies, toasted seeds and nuts, and the tomato mixture to a blender. Add chicken broth and blend until smooth.2 cups chicken broth
- Return the sauce to the pot, add chocolate, and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.2 ounces chocolate
- Season with salt to taste.Salt to taste
- Serve the mole sauce over cooked chicken pieces.6 pieces chicken
Notes
Mole Poblano is traditionally served with rice and tortillas.
The sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
The sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
Calories: 1850kcalCarbohydrates: 238gProtein: 52gFat: 96gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 27gMonounsaturated Fat: 40gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 1948mgPotassium: 4605mgFiber: 36gSugar: 124gVitamin A: 8857IUVitamin C: 730mgCalcium: 761mgIron: 20mg
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