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