Colaradito Red Oaxacan Mole

Traditional Oaxacan red mole sauce.

MexicanChickenIntermediate90 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
6
  • 6 each Ancho chiles
  • 4 each Guajillo chiles
  • 2 each Chipotle chiles
  • 1 cup Tomatoes
  • 0.5 cup Almonds
  • 0.3 cup Raisins
  • 2 tbsp Sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp Cinnamon
  • 4 clove Garlic
  • 1 onion Chopped
  • 4 cup Chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp Lard or oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Remove stems and seeds from chiles.

  2. 2

    Toast chiles in a dry skillet for 30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Soak chiles in hot water for 20 minutes.

  4. 4

    Drain and blend with tomatoes, almonds, raisins, sesame seeds, cinnamon, garlic, and onion.

  5. 5

    Heat lard and sauté chile mixture for 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add stock and simmer for 1 hour.

  7. 7

    Strain if desired for smoother sauce.

  8. 8

    Serve over chicken.

Tags

chickensaucemoleoaxacan