How to Make Mole Sauce

Mole is a generic sauce in a lot of Mexican dishes. It actually means "sauce" in the native language. Outside of Mexico, mole sauce refers more specifically to mole poblano, a sauce popular in Puebla that uses chili peppers, Mexican chocolate, spices and a thickening agent like tomato sauce. It is often served over chicken but can be used for in any meat dish.

Things You'll Need

• 2 tsp. vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. dried cilantro
• 2 tbsp. chopped garlic
• 1 (10.75 oz.) can of condensed tomato soup
• 1 (4 oz.) can of diced green chili peppers

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until tender.

2. Mix the dry ingredients until well combined and add to pan.

3. Stir in the tomato sauce and canned chili peppers.

4. Bring the sauce to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for an additional 10 minutes. Pour over food.

References

• allrecipes: "Mexican Mole Sauce"
• RecipeZaar: "Mole (Mo-Lay) Sauce"
• Bon Appetit Magazine: "Ancho Mole"