Name: Molé Colorado
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: PT-481225H49M19S
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 8 Dried New Mexico Chiles; 8 Dried Guajillo Chiles; 8 Dried Ancho Chiles; 2 Dried Serrano or Morita Chiles; 8 Cloves Garlic; 2 tsp Oregano (or a bunch of fresh); 2 tsp Ground Cumin; 2 tsp Ground Coriander; 1 cup Olive or Vegetable Oil; 2 tsp Salt; 4 cups Warm Water in a mixing bowl (to soak the chiles). Use 3 cups of the soaking water for blending.; 12 cups Broth (Vegetable, Chicken, or Beef, etc.)

Description

This molé shines with the essence of the dried chiles. New Mexico Chiles, Guajillos and Anchos combine for a rich flavor.

Ingredients

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8 Dried New Mexico Chiles
8 Dried Guajillo Chiles
8 Dried Ancho Chiles
2 Dried Serrano or Morita Chiles
8 Cloves Garlic
2 tsp Oregano (or a bunch of fresh)
2 tsp Ground Cumin
2 tsp Ground Coriander
1 cup Olive or Vegetable Oil
2 tsp Salt
4 cups Warm Water in a mixing bowl (to soak the chiles). Use 3 cups of the soaking water for blending.
12 cups Broth (Vegetable, Chicken, or Beef, etc.)

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Instructions

Remove the stems and seeds from the New Mexico, Guajillo and Ancho Chiles.
Chop the Serranos or Moritas.
Peel the Garlic Cloves.
In a frying pan over medium heat, sweat the chiles and garlic. Do this in batches being careful not to let them burn.
Put the chiles and garlic in a bowl and cover with 4 cups hot water. (Tap water heat is fine). Let soak for 30 minutes.
In batches, put the chiles into a blender with oil and soaking water. Blend until smooth.
Push the blended chiles through a fine mesh strainer
Put the resultant sauce in a soup pot on medium heat. Add the cumin, coriander, salt and oregano.
Add the broth and stir. Cook for 3 to 4 hours, stirring frequently until it reduces to the desired consistency. The sauce should be thick enough to coat a spoon.

Notes

This recipe can be reduced to make less. Just keep the proportions the same. Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian sauce. This sauce is great over chicken, as an enchilada sauce, with rellenos or even as a pizza sauce substitute for a Mexican pizza!