MOLE COLORADITO

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Oaxaca is known for its moles, and there are countless types. This recipe features dried red chiles and is often served with poultry.

Categories     Bon Appétit     Sauce     Condiment     Condiment/Spread     Tomato     Tomatillo     Garlic     Chile Pepper     Sesame     Cinnamon     Spice     Chocolate     Cumin

Yield Makes about 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 plum tomatoes, hulled
3 tomatillos, husks removed, rinsed
1/2 large white onion, halved
1 head of garlic
8 ancho chiles, ribs and seeds removed
6 guajillo chiles, ribs and seeds removed
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/2 Ceylon cinnamon stick or 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 allspice berries
2 whole cloves
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Kosher salt
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon grated piloncillo (unrefined whole cane sugar) or dark brown sugar
Special Equipment
A spice mill

Steps:

  • Place racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 450°F. Roast tomatoes, tomatillos, onion, and garlic on a rimmed baking sheet on upper rack until softened and browned in spots (vegetables should still hold their shape), 25-35 minutes. Let cool slightly. Cut the top off the garlic, exposing the cloves inside. Squeeze out roasted garlic cloves into a blender. Transfer remaining vegetables to blender and purée until smooth. Scrape into a medium bowl.
  • While the vegetables are roasting, toast ancho and guajillo chiles on a clean rimmed baking sheet on lower rack until guajillo chiles are slightly darker in spots, about 4 minutes. Let cool slightly, then transfer to a large bowl. Add raisins and 4 cups boiling water, cover with plastic wrap, and let sit 30 minutes.
  • Transfer chile mixture to blender (you don't need to clean it); blend until thick and smooth.
  • As soon as chiles are out of the oven, toast sesame seeds on another rimmed baking sheet on lower rack until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Let cool. Grind in spice mill, shaking occasionally, to a powder. Be careful not to overgrind or you will make sesame paste. Transfer to a small bowl.
  • Very finely grind cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and cumin seeds in spice mill. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high and cook spice mixture, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add vegetable purée and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens slightly, 5-7 minutes. Add chile purée and broth, season with salt, and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until mole is thickened to the consistency of heavy cream, 60-75 minutes.
  • Add sesame powder, chocolate, breadcrumbs, and piloncillo to mole and whisk until chocolate is melted and sesame seeds are incorporated. Continue cooking, whisking often to prevent mole from sticking to the bottom of the pot, until very thick and the consistency of marinara sauce, 30-35 minutes. Taste mole and season with salt as needed.

timothy salomi
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I can't wait to try this mole coloradito recipe! It looks delicious.


Mark Pemberton
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this mole coloradito again and again.


Jaime Fellows
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I've tried many mole coloradito recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy.


abigail Rae
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This mole coloradito recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's sure to be a hit!


Anthony Sodokpo
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I'm not a huge fan of mole, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious!


nyeanah Pride
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This mole coloradito recipe is a must-try! It's a bit time-consuming, but it's totally worth it.


Soniya Lama
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The mole is amazing, and the chicken is cooked perfectly.


SpAgOoTiE MeRzOn
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This mole coloradito recipe is a winner! It's become a family favorite.


Chantel Bloem
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I love this mole coloradito recipe! It's so flavorful and delicious. I always get compliments when I make it.


Kalpan Rai
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This was my first time making mole coloradito, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Daniela Davidova
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I've made this mole coloradito recipe several times now, and it always comes out perfect. It's a bit of a project, but the results are always worth it. The mole is rich, complex, and flavorful, and the chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender. I highly re


Cindy Hammel
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This mole coloradito recipe was absolutely delicious and authentic! The flavors were incredibly rich and complex, and the chicken was tender and juicy. It took some time to prepare, but it was totally worth it. My family and friends raved about it.


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