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Authentic Mole Sauce Recipe

A rich and flavorful traditional Mexican sauce made with a blend of spices, chocolate, and chilies.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 oz dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoon peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoon raisins
  • 3 dried ancho chilies, seeded and chopped

Instructions 

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
  2. Add the chicken broth, chocolate, cumin, cinnamon, oregano, salt, peanut butter, raisins, and ancho chilies. Stir to combine.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Return to the pot and simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
  5. Serve warm over chicken, pork, or your favorite dish.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Mole, Sauce
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