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Authentic Mole Sauce Recipe

This is a rich, complex sauce with deep flavors, perfect for chicken or enchiladas.
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 30 mins
Total Time 2 hrs
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Large pot
  • Wooden Spoon

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 oz dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions: 

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook until soft.
  • Stir in chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, and coriander. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Add chocolate, peanut butter, sugar, and salt. Stir until chocolate is melted and sauce is smooth.
  • Blend the sauce until smooth. Return to pot and simmer for another 30 minutes.

Notes:

Serve over chicken or enchiladas for an authentic Mexican meal.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Mole Sauce
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