Mole Almendrado
Almond Mole
A silky almond-thick mole built from a full cup of blanched almonds and toasted sesame blended into a very smooth paste, then simmered gently so the emulsified nut oils never break.
Mole Almendrado
✦ Antes de Empezar
Before you cook
Does mole almendrado contain nuts?
Yes — it's built on a full cup of blanched almonds plus sesame seeds, so it isn't suitable for tree-nut or sesame allergies.
Ingredientes· 13View
Almond Base
- 1.5 cupsRaw Whole Almondstoasted, plus 2 tbsp sliced almonds for garnish
The Chiles
- 5Dried Ancho Chilesstems and seeds removed
- 3Dried Guajillo Chilesstems and seeds removed
Aromatics & Spices
- 1/4 cupSesame Seedstoasted
- 1/2 onion + 4 cloves garlicWhite Onion & Garlic
- 3 mediumRoma Tomatoes
- 1/4 cupRaisins
- 1 stick + 3 clovesCinnamon Stick & Cloves
- 8 piecesAnimal Crackersfor thickening
The Finish
- 1.5 discsMexican Chocolatechopped
- 6 cupsChicken Broth
- 4 tbspPork Lard
- to tasteSalt
Instrucciones
5 pasosTuesta las almendras
Toast the almonds
Toast the almonds and sesame seeds separately until fragrant. Toast and soak the chiles.
Licúa y cuela
Blend and strain
Fry or toast the bread and spices. Blend all the toasted ingredients with the tomatoes, onion, garlic, and enough broth to make a very smooth paste, then strain.
Fríe la pasta
Fry the paste
Heat the lard and fry the paste over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, stirring continuously.
Cocina a fuego lento
Simmer gently
Add the remaining broth gradually and simmer 25 to 30 minutes. Almond-rich mole must cook gently so the nut oils stay emulsified.
Añade el pollo
Add the chicken
Add the cooked chicken and simmer 10 minutes. Adjust the salt and consistency.