Date Mole Sauce Recipe

Name: Date Mole Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 dried guajillo chile pods; 2 dried California chile pods; 1 cup dried and pitted dates, coarsely chopped; 1 3/4 cups chicken broth; 3 corn tortillas; 3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons coconut oil; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon oregano; 2 discs of Ibarra chocolate (about 7 ounces); 3 tablespoons almond butter; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

2 dried guajillo chile pods
2 dried California chile pods
1 cup dried and pitted dates, coarsely chopped
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
3 corn tortillas
3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
2 discs of Ibarra chocolate (about 7 ounces)
3 tablespoons almond butter
1/4 teaspoon salt

1
Prepare chiles by immersing them in a microwaveable bowl filled with 1 1/2 cups water; microwave on high for 3 minutes, then continue to soak for an additional 12 minutes.
2
While chiles are soaking, bring chicken broth to boil and remove from heat; place chopped dates and torn tortilla pieces in broth to soak about 10 minutes or until tortillas and dates are soft.
3
Meanwhile, saute onions and garlic in coconut oil until translucent and slightly browned, about 8 minutes. Just before removing onions from heat, stir in cumin and oregano; heat until the aroma is released from the spices, stirring constantly.
4
Finish preparing chiles by draining and discarding soaking water. Discard stems and remove seeds from chile pods.
5
Place all prepared ingredients (chiles, dates & tortillas with broth, onion and garlic mixture) in a blender or food processor along with salt, almond butter, and chocolate; puree until smooth.
6
Serve hot on top of cooked chicken or pork, or in any of your favorite recipes that use mole sauce.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 dried guajillo chile pods, 2 dried California chile pods, 1 cup dried and pitted dates, coarsely chopped, 1 3/4 cups chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Date Mole Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Date Mole Sauce

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