Traditional Mole Blanco

A sophisticated sauce that features rich and complex flavors, mole is a traditional dish of Mexican cuisine. This traditional mole blanco de novia, which roughly translates to bridal white mole, is an elegant and succulent dish prepared with a blend of seeds and fruits, like güero chiles, white raisins, and green apples, carefully selected to create a subtle white sauce that is only served at weddings and special occasions.
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Ingredients
7
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Preparation
1h 10 mins
Easy
  • Place lard in a clay pot and heat until it melts. Fry onion, garlic, güero chiles, and Habanero chiles over medium-high heat. Add plantain, apple, and raisins and brown. Remove and set aside.
  • Using the same clay pot over medium-low heat, toast seeds (pine nuts, pumpkin seeds, almonds, and white sesame seeds) slightly. Return browned ingredients and add chicken broth, spices (anise, cilantro, nutmeg, cinnamon stick, and pepper), and toasted bread. Season with salt. Cook for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Transfer all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Pour blended mixture into a pot. Cook over medium-low heat. Add white chocolate tablets and incorporate. Adjust seasoning and cook for 20 more minutes.
  • Place chicken thighs and drumsticks in a platter. Spoon over mole blanco. Garnish traditional mole blanco with chocolate-covered coconut slices and white flower petals.

Nutritional information

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