MOLE COLORADITO

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Oaxaca is known for its moles, and there are countless types. This recipe features dried red chiles and is often served with poultry.

Categories     Bon Appétit     Sauce     Condiment     Condiment/Spread     Tomato     Tomatillo     Garlic     Chile Pepper     Sesame     Cinnamon     Spice     Chocolate     Cumin

Yield Makes about 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 plum tomatoes, hulled
3 tomatillos, husks removed, rinsed
1/2 large white onion, halved
1 head of garlic
8 ancho chiles, ribs and seeds removed
6 guajillo chiles, ribs and seeds removed
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/2 Ceylon cinnamon stick or 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 allspice berries
2 whole cloves
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Kosher salt
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon grated piloncillo (unrefined whole cane sugar) or dark brown sugar
Special Equipment
A spice mill

Steps:

  • Place racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 450°F. Roast tomatoes, tomatillos, onion, and garlic on a rimmed baking sheet on upper rack until softened and browned in spots (vegetables should still hold their shape), 25-35 minutes. Let cool slightly. Cut the top off the garlic, exposing the cloves inside. Squeeze out roasted garlic cloves into a blender. Transfer remaining vegetables to blender and purée until smooth. Scrape into a medium bowl.
  • While the vegetables are roasting, toast ancho and guajillo chiles on a clean rimmed baking sheet on lower rack until guajillo chiles are slightly darker in spots, about 4 minutes. Let cool slightly, then transfer to a large bowl. Add raisins and 4 cups boiling water, cover with plastic wrap, and let sit 30 minutes.
  • Transfer chile mixture to blender (you don't need to clean it); blend until thick and smooth.
  • As soon as chiles are out of the oven, toast sesame seeds on another rimmed baking sheet on lower rack until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Let cool. Grind in spice mill, shaking occasionally, to a powder. Be careful not to overgrind or you will make sesame paste. Transfer to a small bowl.
  • Very finely grind cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and cumin seeds in spice mill. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high and cook spice mixture, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add vegetable purée and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens slightly, 5-7 minutes. Add chile purée and broth, season with salt, and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until mole is thickened to the consistency of heavy cream, 60-75 minutes.
  • Add sesame powder, chocolate, breadcrumbs, and piloncillo to mole and whisk until chocolate is melted and sesame seeds are incorporated. Continue cooking, whisking often to prevent mole from sticking to the bottom of the pot, until very thick and the consistency of marinara sauce, 30-35 minutes. Taste mole and season with salt as needed.

Miriam Akampwera
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I've been making this mole for years and it's always a favorite. The flavor is amazing and it's so easy to make. I highly recommend this recipe.


Rebecca Rodriguez
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This is the best mole I've ever had! The flavors are so rich and complex. I can't believe how easy it was to make. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Krishna Chaudhary
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I made this mole for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Neil Carlson
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This mole is amazing! I love the smoky flavor and the combination of spices. I will definitely be making this again.


James Toni
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I've made this mole several times and it always turns out perfect. The flavor is complex and delicious, and it's not too difficult to make. I highly recommend this recipe.


Aryanna
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This mole is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I love the flavor and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Mr Khubaib
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I made this mole for my family and they loved it! The flavor is amazing and it's not too spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Cora Bush
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This mole is delicious! I love the combination of spices and the flavor is so rich. I will definitely be making this again.


salah qamar
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I've been making this mole for years and it's always a favorite. The flavor is amazing and it's so easy to make. I highly recommend this recipe.


Matano Mwango
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This is the best mole I've ever had! The flavors are so rich and complex. I can't believe how easy it was to make. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Chris Zeise
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I made this mole for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Jasmin2002 jasmin
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This mole is amazing! I love the smoky flavor and the combination of spices. I will definitely be making this again.


Aniyah Dukes
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I've made this mole several times and it always turns out perfect. The flavor is complex and delicious, and it's not too difficult to make. I highly recommend this recipe.


Yaaba Francis
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This mole is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I love the flavor and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Mikey Ward
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I made this mole for my family and they loved it! The flavor is amazing and it's not too spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Marley Nice
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This mole is delicious! I love the combination of spices and the flavor is so rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Chris Miller
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I've been making this mole for years and it's always a favorite. The flavor is amazing and it's so easy to make. I highly recommend this recipe.


Asad Mehar
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This is the best mole I've ever had! The flavors are so rich and complex. I can't believe how easy it was to make. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Adriana Cabarrocas
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I made this mole for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The flavor is incredible and it's not too difficult to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Suudi Suudi
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This mole is amazing! I've made it several times and it always turns out perfect. The flavors are complex and delicious, and it's not too spicy. I highly recommend this recipe.