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Authentic Mole Sauce Recipe

This is a rich and flavorful mole sauce, perfect for pairing with chicken, pork, or vegetables.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoon peanut butter
  • 1 oz dark chocolate, chopped
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions 

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, and cinnamon. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, peanut butter, and chopped chocolate. Cook until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
  4. Gradually add the chicken broth, stirring constantly. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  5. Season with salt to taste. Blend the sauce until smooth using a blender or immersion blender. Serve warm.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Mole, Sauce
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