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Mole Poblano: Experience the authentic taste of Mexico with this rich, complex Mole Poblano. A symphony of flavors that will transform any dish into a celebration.

Mole Poblano

Experience the authentic taste of Mexico with this rich, complex Mole Poblano. A symphony of flavors that will transform any dish into a celebration.

Total: 3 hrsActive: 1 hrDifficulty: HardYield: 8 servings
MexicanChickenCondiment

The Key Move

Toast the chiles gently and evenly to avoid bitterness and unlock their complex flavors.

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The Setup

  • Skillet
  • Dutch Oven
    6-quart
  • Blender

The Mise en Place

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Your prep station before cooking begins

The Aromatics (0/2)

1 wholeonion(Roughly chopped)
4 clovesgarlic(Roughly chopped)

The Spice Blend (0/9)

Spice bowl
Combine these spices into one bowl before you start.
Combine: ancho chiles, pasilla chiles, mulato chiles, sesame seeds, cinnamon stick, cloves, black peppercorns, anise seed, salt
6 wholeancho chiles(Dried, stemmed and seeded)
4 wholepasilla chiles(Dried, stemmed and seeded)
2 wholemulato chiles(Dried, stemmed and seeded)

Chiles are burning while toasting.

Reduce the heat to low and toast for a shorter amount of time, pressing down to ensure even toasting.

Sauce is too bitter.

Add a small amount of sugar to balance the bitterness. Also, ensure the chiles were not burned during toasting.

The Method

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