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how is Mexican mole sauce made

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This outline details the ingredients, preparation process, and variations of Mexican mole sauce, including dried chilies, spices, nuts, and chocolate. The preparation involves roasting, toasting, grinding, and slow cooking the ingredients. Variations include Mole Poblano, Mole Coloradito, and Mole Verde.
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Ingredients

  • Dried chilies
  • Spices like cinnamon, cumin, and cloves
  • Nuts and seeds such as almonds and sesame seeds
  • Dark chocolate
  • Tomatoes and tomatillos

Preparation process

  • Roasting and soaking the chilies
  • Toasting the spices
  • Grinding all ingredients into a paste
  • Slow cooking the paste with broth or stock
  • Simmering until thickened

Variations

  • Mole Poblano with chocolate
  • Mole Coloradito with tomato and almonds
  • Mole Verde with tomatillos and green chilies

 

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