ANCHO MOLE

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Categories     Chocolate     Pepper     Tomato     Vegetable     Thanksgiving     Hot Pepper     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 dried ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded
4 cups warm water
1/2 cup canola oil or vegetable oil
1/2 cup almonds, chopped
1/2 cup lightly salted dry-roasted peanuts
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup sesame seeds
4 whole canned plum tomatoes (from 14 1/2-ounce can), drained
2 3/4 cups (or more) water
1 1/2 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • Place chiles in large bowl; pour 4 cups warm water over. Let stand until chiles are soft, about 2 hours, turning occasionally. Drain, reserving 1 cup soaking liquid. Coarsely chop chiles.
  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Add almonds, peanuts, raisins, and sesame seeds; sauté until toasted, about 12 minutes. Transfer mixture to processor; add chiles with 1 cup reserved chile soaking liquid and plum tomatoes. Puree until mixture is almost smooth. Return mixture to skillet; add 2 3/4 cups water and bring to boil, whisking to blend. Reduce heat to medium-low; add chocolate and whisk until melted. Simmer until sauce thickens and darkens, adding more water by 1/4 cupfuls if too thick, about 15 minutes. Season with pepper and generous amount of salt. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Cover; chill. Rewarm over low heat, whisking often.)

Rohit Kumar
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This mole is amazing! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. It's the perfect dish to serve with chicken or pork.


Sabrina Smith
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I've made this mole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. I also love to serve it with rice and beans.


Mulalo Nevhusenga
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This mole is delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. It's the perfect amount of spicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Yut Tre
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I was so impressed with this mole! It was so easy to make and it tasted incredible. I will definitely be making this again.


Liam Killian
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This mole is amazing! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. It's the perfect dish to serve with chicken or pork.


Omokafe Favour
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I've made this mole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. I also love to serve it with rice and beans.


Patricia Detally
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This mole is delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. It's the perfect amount of spicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Anika Miller
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I was so impressed with this mole! It was so easy to make and it tasted incredible. I will definitely be making this again.


Shantoo Babaa
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This mole is amazing! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. It's the perfect dish to serve with chicken or pork.


Jessica Coyle
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I've made this mole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. I also love to serve it with rice and beans.


Baldev Punmagar
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This mole was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. It was the perfect amount of spicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Muhammad Shahzad Khan
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I was a bit hesitant to make this mole because it seemed like it would be a lot of work, but it was actually pretty easy to make. And the results were well worth it! The mole was delicious and I will definitely be making it again.


Zarb Afg
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This mole is amazing! I've never had anything like it before. It's so complex and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Dean Ri
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I love this mole! It's so flavorful and rich. I've made it several times and it's always a hit. I highly recommend it.


Colleen Maxwell
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This was my first time making mole and I was so happy with how it turned out. The instructions were easy to follow and the mole was delicious. I served it with chicken and rice and it was a perfect meal.


Gael Javier Alfaro
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I've made this mole several times now and it's always a winner. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are incredible and it's a great way to impress your guests.


Trentie Pine
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This mole was absolutely delicious! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. The flavors were complex and well-balanced, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.