Mole Recipe

Name: Mole Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 60 g Beef Dripping (Lard); 60 g Flour (Plain); 1 Onion (Diced); 1 teaspoon of Chopped Garlic; 1/2 Tin of Chopped Tomatoes; 70 g Sun Dried Tomatoes; 30 g Unsalted Peanuts; 30 g Oregano; 1/2 teaspoon of Cinnamon (1 Stick); 1/2 teaspoon of Chinese Five Spice; 1/4 teaspoon of Black Pepper; 1/4 teaspoon of Thyme; 1 teaspoon of Cocoa Powder; Medium Chilli (Diced & seeded); 1/4 teaspoon of Chilli Flakes; 1/4 teaspoon of Chilli Powder; 750 ml of Chicken Stock ( 4 stock cubes); 1 Clove

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About This Recipe

A lot of people assume that Chilli-con-Carne is the national dish of Mexico, but you would be wrong. Mole (pronounced Mol-a) is the national dish of Mexico.

Mole is a spicy paste that is used in cooking. I have used this in my Mexican Lasagne to add a true authentic taste of Mexico.

As you will see from the recipe there are a lot of ingredients in Mole, but it is not that difficult to make as most of it just goes into a food processor and there is not a lot of cooking involved.

Mole is more of an ingredient than a dish in its self, and it can be used in many different meals. ...

History of Mole
The history of mole, a traditional Mexican sauce, is rich and complex, reflecting the diverse cultural influences that have shaped Mexican cuisine.

Originating from pre-Hispanic times, mole was initially created by indigenous peoples using local ingredients such as chili peppers, spices, and chocolate.

The arrival of Spanish colonizers in the 16th century introduced new elements, including nuts and various spices, which further enriched the sauce's flavor profile.

Over the centuries, mole has evolved into numerous regional variations, each with its unique ingredients and preparation methods, making it a symbol of Mexican culinary heritage.

Today, mole is celebrated not only for its intricate taste but also for its cultural significance, often served during special occasions and festivities.

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Serves: Four

Medium

Cook in: 30 min

Prep: 15 min

Equipment:
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What is Molé

Mole is the national dish of mexico, despite popular misconception that the national dish is Chilli con Carne.

There are a lot of ingredients in Mole and not all recipes for making Mole are the same. A few key ingredients can always be found, Peanuts, Cocoa Powder and Chilli.

This thick Mexican sauce is often used in mexican recipes such a Chilli-con-Carne.

How to make Mole

Cuisine:Mexican

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Ingredients Nutrition Cost

60 g Beef Dripping
60 g Flour Plain
1 Onion Diced
1 teaspoon of Chopped Garlic
1/2 Tin of Chopped Tomatoes
70 g Sun Dried Tomatoes
30 g Unsalted Peanuts *
30 g Oregano
1/2 teaspoon of Cinnamon 1 Stick
1/2 teaspoon of Chinese Five Spice
1/4 teaspoon of Black Pepper
1/4 teaspoon of Thyme
1 teaspoon of Cocoa Powder
1 Medium Chilli Diced & seeded
1/4 teaspoon of Chilli Flakes
1/4 teaspoon of Chilli Powder
750 ml of Chicken Stock 4 stock cubes
1 Clove

*Contains nutsVegetarianEgg free

Nutrition:
This is based on a 16g serving
1 tablespoon

Calories: 12
Protein: 0.2g
Fat: 0.6g
Carbohydrates: 1.7g
Fiber: 0.2g
Sugar: 1.1g

High sugar

Cost to make:
£4.02/ $5.09(Est.)

*Prices may vary.

Cooking Instructions

Melt the 60 g of beef dripping or lard in a pan.
Fry off the onion , Garlic & Chilli until the onion is translucent

Add the following ingredients into a food processor

1/2 Tin Chopped tomatoes
70 g Sun Dried tomatoes **
30 g Unsalted Peanuts
30 g Oregano
1/2 teaspoon of Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon of Chinese five spice
1/4 teaspoon of Black Pepper
1/4 teaspoon of Thyme
1 teaspoon of Cocoa Powder
1/4 teaspoon of Chilli Flakes
1/4 teaspoon of Chilli Powder
1 Clove

When the Onions , Garlic & Chillies are cooked add them to the food processor. Add a little more oil to the pan then add the 60 g of flour to form a roux.