Mole Poblano
Puebla Red Mole
Puebla's iconic mole layers four dried chiles, toasted nuts and seeds, and a hit of Mexican chocolate into a sauce fried low and slow until it clings to a spoon, finished over shredded turkey or chicken.
Mole Poblano
✦ Antes de Empezar
Before you cook
Can I use chicken instead of turkey in mole poblano?
Yes — the recipe calls for turkey or chicken broth and either cooked turkey or chicken, so use whichever you have on hand without changing the technique.
Ingredientes· 15View
The Chiles
- 6Dried Ancho Chilesstems and seeds removed
- 6Dried Pasilla Chilesstems and seeds removed
- 6Dried Mulato Chilesstems and seeds removed
Nuts, Seeds & Spices
- 1/4 cup eachRaw Almonds & Peanutstoasted
- 1/2 cupSesame Seedsreserve 2 tbsp for garnish
- 1/4 cupRaisins
- 1/2 tsp eachSpices (Coriander, Anise, Cloves, Peppercorn)whole
- 1Cinnamon Stick
Base & Finish
- 1 onion + 6 cloves garlicWhite Onion & Garlic
- 3 mediumRoma Tomatoes
- 1 pieceStale Bolillo Bread or Corn Tortillafor thickening
- 1/2 cupPork Lard
- 2 discs (approx. 6 oz)Mexican Dark Chocolate
- 6-8 cupsChicken Broth
- to tasteSalt
Instrucciones
7 pasosPrepara los chiles
Prepare the chiles
Stem, seed, and briefly fry the chiles in lard, taking care not to burn them, then soak until pliable.
Tuesta los aromáticos
Toast the aromatics
Separately fry or toast the almonds, sesame seeds, raisins, plantain, tortillas, bread, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and spices.
Licúa y cuela
Blend and strain
Blend everything except the chocolate and meat with broth in batches, then strain.
Fríe la pasta
Fry the paste
Fry the paste in lard for 20 minutes, stirring constantly.
Cocina a fuego lento
Simmer the sauce
Add broth gradually and simmer 30 to 40 minutes.
Añade el chocolate
Add the chocolate
Add the chocolate and salt, tasting for a complex savory balance rather than obvious sweetness.
Añade la carne
Add the meat
Add the cooked turkey or chicken, simmer 15 minutes, and garnish with sesame seeds.