BLACK MOLE SAUCE

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Categories     Sauce     Chocolate

Yield 16 - 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

1 pound/500g chihuacle* chiles
1/2 pound/250g mulato chiles, seeded and deveined, seeds reserved
1/2 pound/250g pasilla chiles, seeded and deveined, seeds reserved
3/4 pound/375g lard
2 large onions, roasted
1 head garlic, roasted
3 stale tortillas
2 slices egg bread
3/4 cup/100g blanched almonds
1/2 cup/75g shelled peanuts
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 cup/70g sesame seeds
1/2 cup/60g shelled pumpkin seeds
Pinch of anise seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
2 teaspoons dried oregano
10 coriander seeds
10 black peppercorns
8 cloves
3/4 cup/100g raisins
3 large bars Mexican chocolate (or semisweet chocolate)
4 pounds/2k ripe tomatoes, roasted and peeled
1 pound/500g small green tomatoes
8 tablespoons lard
Sugar and salt to taste
2 guajolotes (small turkeys) or 4 large chickens cut into pieces and cooked in a strong broth with carrots, onions and herbs
*Chihuacles are special chiles from Oaxaca; you can substitute cascabel chiles.

Steps:

  • Quickly fry the chiles in hot lard, being careful not to let them burn. Place the fried chiles in a large saucepan in hot water to cover. Bring to a boil, then simmer until soft. In the same hot lard, sauté the onions and garlic until translucent. Add the tortillas, bread, almonds, peanuts, cinnamon, reserved chile seeds, sesame seeds, cumin seeds, thyme, marjoram, oregano, coriander seeds, peppercorns, cloves, raisins and chocolate. Sauté for a few minutes. Purée this mixture with the tomatoes and the chiles. Strain the puree and cook in 8 tablespoons lard. Stir in sugar and salt to taste and 2 cups/500 ml of the turkey broth. Simmer for 20 minutes. Add the turkey, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes to blend flavors. If the mixture is too thick, add more turkey broth as needed.

Pavol Simonic
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I'm definitely going to try this recipe next time I make enchiladas.


Faida Swartz
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This is the best black mole sauce recipe I've found online. Thanks for sharing!


Adil Mukhtar
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sauce turned out really bitter.


Moudar Ammar
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This sauce is a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it.


Rohan Islam
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I love the complex flavors of this sauce. It's perfect for special occasions.


FNU Sharif
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This is my go-to recipe for black mole sauce. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Umer
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The sauce was a bit bland. I had to add some extra spices to give it more flavor.


ibrahim islam
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This sauce is amazing! I'll definitely be making it again.


M Maine
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I've never had black mole sauce before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the sauce turned out great.


Charlotte Wilson
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This sauce is a bit too sweet for my taste.


Man Dangi
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I love the smoky flavor of this sauce. It's perfect for enchiladas or tacos.


Sedem Emekor Azanu
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I followed the recipe exactly and the sauce turned out great.


Anorak Dark
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This is the best black mole sauce I've ever had. It's so rich and flavorful.


Tiffany Teague
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The sauce was delicious, but it was a bit too spicy for me. Next time I'll use less chili peppers.


5liiil1 5liili1
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I've made this sauce a few times now and it always turns out amazing. It's a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth it.


Zewdeneh Demisse
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This black mole sauce was a hit at my dinner party! It had the perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and savory flavors.