Chocolate Mole Sauce for Poultry
4 servings
5 minutes
Mole chocolate sauce is a symbol of Mexican cuisine with a deep, rich flavor and a hint of spicy heat. Its roots trace back to ancient Aztec traditions where the combination of cocoa, spices, and peppers embodied the art of gastronomy. The sauce has a velvety texture and rich aroma with notes of bitter chocolate, tomatoes, nuts, and spices intertwined. It imparts a special tenderness and depth of flavor to poultry meat, making it perfectly harmonious. Mole is used not only as a sauce but also as a base for complex dishes that pair wonderfully with rice or tortillas. It is a true gastronomic journey that unites the history, culture, and flavors of Mexico in one spoon.
1
Grill the mulato pepper, ancho pepper, pasilla, and chipotle until the pods are soft.
- Mulato chili: 250 g
- Ancho chili: 300 g
- Pasilla chili: 150 g
- Chipotle chili: 50 g
2
Remove the veins and seeds from the pods, which give the pepper its special spiciness, soak the pods in water, drain, then chop the pods and lightly fry in a pan.
- Mulato chili: 250 g
- Ancho chili: 300 g
- Pasilla chili: 150 g
- Chipotle chili: 50 g
3
Add 6 cloves of garlic, chopped almonds, 20 g of peppercorns, peanuts, sesame seeds, raisins, and fry everything together.
- Garlic: 6 cloves
- Almond: 150 g
- Peanuts: 100 g
- Sesame seeds: 100 g
- Raisins: 100 g
4
Lightly roast coriander, cinnamon, anise, and clove buds in a dry skillet. Then add them to the skillet as well.
- Meat broth: 100 ml
5
Chop the tomatoes and tomatillos and fry until all the moisture evaporates. Mix all the fried ingredients and crush them in a mortar, adding a bit of broth - the paste should be smooth and oily. Transfer to a saucepan, set on low heat, add salt, and cook while continuously stirring with a spatula.
- Tomatoes: 500 g
- Tomatillo: 250 g
- Meat broth: 100 ml
6
When the fat starts to rise, add dark chocolate and melt it while stirring constantly. If necessary, dilute with a small amount of broth. The mole sauce is ready.
- 70% dark chocolate: 200 g
- Meat broth: 100 ml