Traditional Mole Sauce recipe

Traditional Mole Sauce recipe

A nice version of the traditional Mexican sauce that is good on a variety of dishes.

Ingredients
4 1/2 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 ounces dark chocolate, chopped

Directions:

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium low heat

Add onion, garlic, oregano, cumin and cinnamon.

Cover and cook until onion is almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.

Mix in chili powder and flour, stir for 3 minutes.

Gradually whisk in chicken broth.

Increase heat to medium high.

Boil until reduced, about 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat.

Whisk in chocolate; season with salt and pepper, if desired.

Options:

Double the amount of chili powder
Use a good quality dark chocolate. Sweeter chocolates like Hershey will throw the taste of the recipe off
Substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth for a vegetarian version