Mole

Mexican Mole Recipe for 4 People

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 dried ancho chilies, seeds removed
• 2 dried guajillo chilies, seeds removed
• 2 dried pasilla chilies, seeds removed
• 1/4 cup almonds
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 4 cups chicken broth
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons sugar, optional
• 1 tablet Mexican chocolate (such as Abuelita or Ibarra), optional
• Cooked rice, for serving
• Sesame seeds and chopped cilantro, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chilies:
   • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Toast the dried chilies for a few seconds on each side until fragrant. Be careful not to burn them.
   • Place the toasted chilies in a bowl and cover with hot water. Let them soak for about 20 minutes until softened.
2. Make the Sauce:
   • In the same skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until softened.
   • Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they start to break down.
   • Drain the soaked chilies and add them to the skillet along with almonds, raisins, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, cocoa powder, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, and coriander. Cook for a few minutes until fragrant.
   • Transfer the mixture to a blender. Add chicken broth and blend until smooth.
3. Cook the Chicken:
   • Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In the same skillet, brown the chicken breasts on both sides.
   • Pour the mole sauce over the chicken. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat and let it cook for about 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
   • If desired, add sugar and Mexican chocolate to the sauce for a sweeter taste.
4. Serve:
   • Serve the chicken mole hot over cooked rice.
   • Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro.

Enjoy the rich and flavorful Mexican mole for 4 people!