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Molé Poblano

This is a thick, traditional molé that can be somewhat challenging to blend up but it is worth the effort.
Prep Time45 minutes
Active Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time2 hours
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Gluten Free, Mexican
Keyword: Gluten free, Mexican, Molé
Yield: 6 Cups
Calories: 384kcal
Author: 2 Cooks in the Kitchen

Materials

  • 8 Dried Pasilla Chiles
  • 8 Dried New Mexico Chiles
  • 1 Dried Serrano
  • 1 Dried Chipotle
  • 2 Onions chopped
  • 4 Tomatoes chopped
  • 4 Tbsp Sesame Seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cloves
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Coriander
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 Cup Almonds
  • 1 Cup Raisins
  • 2 Cups Chicken Broth
  • 3 oz Baking Chocolate 100% Cacao
  • Oil for the pan

Instructions

  • Remove the seeds and stems from the Pasilla and New Mexico Chiles and tear them into pieces
  • Cut the Serrano and Morita into a few large pieces.
  • Put the chiles into a dry pan over medium heat and sweat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes or until they become fragrant. Put the in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the onions and tomatoes to the bowl.
  • Add the sesame seeds.
  • Add the cloves, coriander, cinnamon.
  • Add the almonds and raisins.
  • Tear the tortilla into pieces and add them to the bowl.
  • Mix everything thoroughly.
  • Working in small batches, add the ingredients to a blender with a splash of water and work it until combined into a thick somewhat chunky paste. Repeat until everything is blended. You should use less than a cup of water for this whole process.
  • Heat some oil in a soup pot over medium heat.
  • Add the molé paste and saute for 15 minutes.
  • Add the broth.
  • Break the chocolate into pieces and add it to the pot. Stir until it is melted and incorporated.
  • Let the molé simmer on low heat for an hour, stirring frequently. Serve as is or thin with more broth.

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Nutrition information below may not be exact. Consult a dietician if you have allergies or reaction to foods.

Notes

This thick molé can be used as is as a sauce on things or thinned with broth for other uses.

Nutrition

Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 313mg | Potassium: 832mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1056IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 5mg