Mole Sauce Recipe

Name: Mole Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 stemmed dried seeded ancho chile (about 1 ounce); 1 teaspoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons blanched almonds; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 (6-inch) corn tortillas, torn into small pieces; 1 cup chopped onion; 6 tablespoons raisins; 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder; 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided; 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 stemmed dried seeded ancho chile (about 1 ounce)
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons blanched almonds
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 (6-inch) corn tortillas, torn into small pieces
1 cup chopped onion
6 tablespoons raisins
1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Tear chile into large pieces. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chile pieces to pan; cook 2 minutes or until fragrant, turning pieces occasionally (do not burn). Place chile in a blender. Add almonds, garlic, and tortilla pieces to pan; saute 2 minutes or until almonds and garlic are lightly browned. Add almond mixture to blender. Add onion to pan; cook over medium heat 7 minutes or until lightly browned. Add raisins and chile powder to pan; cook 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes; cook 3 minutes. Add tomato mixture, 1 1/2 cups broth, cocoa, juice, cinnamon, and chocolate to blender. Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure blender lid on blender. Place a clean towel over opening in blender lid (to avoid splatters). Blend until smooth. Return tomato mixture to pan. Add remaining 1/2 cup broth, salt, and pepper to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Wine note: The bold flavor of Mexican mole can be a wine-pairing challenge. The heat of chile peppers often makes red wines taste bitter or alcoholic. So try a slightly sweet white wine like Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling ($11). With just 5 percent alcohol, intense tropical fruit and lime flavors, and generous sweetness, this thirst-quenching sipper cools the heat while cutting the rich sauce with good acidity. --Jeffery Lindenmuth

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 stemmed dried seeded ancho chile (about 1 ounce), 1 teaspoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons blanched almonds, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, 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.

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