Authentic Mole Amarillito

Name: Authentic Mole Amarillito
Prep time: 100 min
Cook time: 90 min
Yield: 8
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Mole amarillito or mole amarillo is one of the 7 traditional Oaxacan moles. Traditionally prepared with yellow chilhuacle chile, this version of mole amarillito calls for guajillo chile, tomatillo, tomato, and spices such as oregano, cumin, and clove. Moreover, this elaborate Mexican sauce is thickened with masa dough and can be served with either chicken or pork, vegetables and chochoyotas.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 14-08-2018

Preparation

10 mins

1h 30 mins

Low

In a bowl, dissolve half of the masa dough with water. Set aside. For making the chochoyotas: In another bowl, mix remaining masa dough with water and season with salt. Form small balls and use your finger to poke a hole in the middle. Set aside. On a griddle over high heat, roast allspice, guajillo chile, oregano, cumin, and cinnamon one by one. Make sure not to burn any ingredients. Set aside. Transfer all ingredients to a blender. Add chicken broth and blend until smooth. Strain and set aside. In a small pot over medium heat, melt lard. Bring the preparation to a simmer. Add dissolved masa dough and chochoyotas. Cook until preparation simmers again. Stir constantly. Add cooked chicken. Sprinkle chopped hoja santa. Keep cooking until fat is rendered out stirring constantly. Serve authentic mole amarillito with chicken, vegetables, chochoyotas, and more hoja santa.