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Authentic Mole Sauce Recipe

A rich, traditional Mexican sauce made with a blend of spices, chocolate, and chilies.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 oz dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 dried ancho chilies, seeded and chopped

Instructions 

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, cook until softened.
  2. Add chicken broth, chocolate, cumin, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and ancho chilies. Bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Transfer mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Return to pot and simmer for another 15 minutes.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Mole, Sauce
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