Main Dishes

Mole Sauce

Official ABUELITA™
Mole Sauce
Recipe Info - Skill Level
Level
Easy
Recipe Info - Prep Time
Prep 
20 min
Recipe Info - Cook Time
Cook 
15 min
Recipe Info - Serving Size
Servings
4 cups
This easy version of the traditional Mole Sauce has deep chocolate flavors. Serve over chicken, enchiladas or steaks. Refrigerate or freeze for later use!

Ingredients

Make It

Step 1

Place chiles in medium bowl; cover with 2 cups hot water. Let stand for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Toast pepitas and sesame seeds in large saucepan; remove from pan.

Step 3

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in same saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, until tender. Add oregano, anise seeds and ground cloves; cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute.

Step 4

Place chiles and 1 cup soaking water, onion mixture, tomatoes and juice, tortillas, pepitas and sesame seeds, peanut butter, raisins and bouillon in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.

Step 5

Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same saucepan over medium heat. Add pureed mixture and Abuelita; cook, stirring constantly, for 8 minutes or until puree is thickened. Strain through a medium sieve for a smoother consistency. Serve over chicken, shrimp, enchiladas or tacos. Mole sauce may be refrigerated or frozen for later use.
REHEATING DIRECTIONS:
Heat mole sauce in large saucepan over medium heat, adding enough stock (about 1 to 2 cups) to dilute sauce to desired consistency. Season to taste.
SUBSTITUTION:
Can substitute 1/2 cup NESTLÉ ABUELITA Granulated Chocolate Drink Mix for the ABUELITA tablets.

Ingredients

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