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Authentic Mole Sauce Recipe

This authentic mole sauce recipe brings the rich, complex flavors of traditional Mexican cuisine to your kitchen.
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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: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

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

Instructions 

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
  2. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, and coriander. Cook for another minute.
  3. Add the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth.
  5. Return the sauce to the pot, stir in the chopped chocolate, and cook over low heat until the chocolate is melted and the sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Mexican cuisine, Mole, Sauce
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