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Mole Sauce

Servings 2 1/2 to 3 Cups Sauce

Ingredients
  

  • 1 med onion unpeeled
  • 4 garlic cloves unpeeled
  • 1 1/2 oz dried ancho chilies destemmed and seeded
  • 1 1/2 C hot water 105 degrees F.
  • 1/4 C toasted sesame seeds
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/16 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp dates
  • 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 C chicken stock
  • 2 oz bitter sweet chocolate
  • 1 tbsp bread crumbs finely ground
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place the unpeeled onion and garlic cloves on a baking sheet and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until soft.
  • Allow to cool and remove peels.
  • Heat a dry skillet on med/high and toast the chilies on both sides.
  • Pour the hot water into a medium bowl and add the toasted chilies.
  • Place another bowl or plate on top of the chilies to weight them down.
  • Allow the chilies to re-hydrate for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the chilies and reserve the water.
  • Place the chilies, sesame seeds, oregano, cinnamon, clove, cumin, ground pepper and dates in a food processor along with one cup of the reserved chili soaking liquid.
  • Pulse and puree the mixture until everything is as smooth as possible.
  • Strain the mixture through a fine mesh wire sieve and discard the solids.
  • Place the strained mixture in a large Dutch oven or pot.
  • Place the cooled roasted onion and garlic in the food processor with the tomato sauce and puree until smooth.
  • Add the onion mixture to the pot with the chili mixture.
  • Place over med/high heat and stir occasionally.
  • Cook until the mixture becomes a thick paste.
  • Add the chicken stock, chocolate and bread crumbs and cook on med/low for 30 minutes.
  • Add the tablespoon of sugar and apple cider vinegar if needed and salt to taste.
  • Server over tacos, enchiladas or other Mexican dish.

Notes

Recipe by: Connie Murray @Happybellyfoodie.com