Oaxacan Mole Negro

Oaxacan mole negro is a sophisticated, rich, and delicate preparation with ancient origins. Provided with an amazing aroma and taste, Oaxacan mole negro is prepared mainly with black chilhuacle chile that adds a mild fruity flavor with anise notes, as well as a complex blend of toasted seeds and spices. This succulent Oaxacan mole negro is best enjoyed spooned over a piece of chicken and served with traditional red rice on the side.
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Ingredients
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Preparation
1h
3h
Easy
  • On a griddle, char chiles without burning. Toast chile seeds until they set on fire and stir to turn it off. Soak in water to remove smoky flavor.
  • Transfer chiles and chile seeds to a blender. Add a bit of soaking water. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
  • On the griddle, toast onion, garlic, tomatoes, and tomatillos until soft.
  • Transfer onion, garlic, tomatoes, and tomatillos to a blender and blend until a smooth and homogenous mixture is obtained. Set aside.
  • Heat a small clay or pewter pot with lard. Fry plantain, tortilla, and bread. Add sesame seeds, peanuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, raisins, cloves, allspice, cinnamon, cumin, nutmeg, thyme, heirloom oregano, marjoram, and bay leaf. Cool. Transfer ingredients to a blender. Add chicken broth and blend until smooth. Set aside.
  • Heat more lard over high heat. Fry chile paste and ground dried fruits. Cook for 15 minutes.
  • Add mixture made with tomato, tomatillo, garlic, and onion. Add chocolate and dissolve. Add avocado leaves, sugar, and coarse salt. If needed, add a bit more chicken broth until fat is rendered out.
  • Stir constantly. Serve Oaxacan mole negro with traditional red rice and chicken.

Nutritional information

* * Information per 100g serving, percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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