Mole Poblano Sauce

This rich mole poblano sauce is prepared with dried chiles, tomatoes, spices, and Mexican chocolate for tons of flavor.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 109 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening
• 2 medium tomatoes - peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 3 tablespoons sesame seeds, divided
• 1 ounce Mexican chocolate
• 4 New Mexico dried red chile pods, stemmed and seeded
• 4 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
• 0.25 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.5 (6 inch) corn tortilla, torn
• 0.25 cup raisins

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine dried chiles, tomatoes, onion, tortilla pieces, raisins, garlic, 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, cloves, and coriander in a bowl. Puree small amounts of this mixture in a blender until smooth.

Step 2

Melt shortening in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the puree and saute, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Add broth and chocolate, and cook over very low heat until sauce is very thick, about 45 minutes. Garnish with remaining sesame seeds.