Classic Mexican Mole Sauce

Name: Classic Mexican Mole Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 4 pieces dried ancho chilies; 4 pieces dried guajillo chilies; 0.5 cup sesame seeds; 0.5 cup almonds; 1 pieces onion; 3 cloves garlic; 1 cup tomato; 2 oz dark chocolate; 1 whole cinnamon stick; 2 cups broth; 2 tbsp vegetable oil

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Daniel Kim

Time

80 minutes

Servings

Calories

254

A rich and complex mole sauce made with a variety of spices and chocolate, perfect for a special occasion or weekend project.

254

cal

protein

13.7g

carbs

20.9g

fat

Ingredients (11)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
dried ancho chilies	4 pieces	2	0g	0g	0g
dried guajillo chilies	4 pieces	2	0g	0g	0g
sesame seeds	0.5 cup	72	2g	3g	6g
almonds	0.5 cup	69	3g	3g	6g
onion	1 pieces	0	0g	0g	0g
garlic	3 cloves	2	0g	1g	0g
tomato	1 cup	5	0g	1g	0g
dark chocolate	2 oz	57	1g	4g	4g
cinnamon stick	1 whole	2	0g	0g	0g
broth	2 cups	4	0g	1g	0g
vegetable oil	2 tbsp	40	0g	0g	5g

Ingredients (11)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
dried ancho chilies	4 pieces	2	0g	0g	0g
dried guajillo chilies	4 pieces	2	0g	0g	0g
sesame seeds	0.5 cup	72	2g	3g	6g
almonds	0.5 cup	69	3g	3g	6g
onion	1 pieces	0	0g	0g	0g
garlic	3 cloves	2	0g	1g	0g
tomato	1 cup	5	0g	1g	0g
dark chocolate	2 oz	57	1g	4g	4g
cinnamon stick	1 whole	2	0g	0g	0g
broth	2 cups	4	0g	1g	0g
vegetable oil	2 tbsp	40	0g	0g	5g

Directions

Step 1
Soak the dried chilies in hot water for 15 minutes, then remove stems and seeds.
Step 2
In a large pot, heat vegetable oil and sauté onions and garlic until soft.
Step 3
Add soaked chilies, tomatoes, almonds, and cinnamon, then blend until smooth.
Step 4
Simmer the mixture in broth for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 5
Stir in dark chocolate until melted, then serve with your choice of protein or over enchiladas.

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