Mole Poblano

Ingredients

• 5 dried Ancho chilies
• 5 dried Pasilla chilies
• 3 dried Guajillo chilies
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1/2 cup almonds
• 1/4 cup peanuts
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1 stale tortilla, torn into pieces
• 1 ripe plantain, sliced
• 2 onions, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon anise seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon cloves
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablets (about 3 oz each) Mexican chocolate, chopped
• 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
• Salt to taste
• Cooked chicken pieces (usually thighs or breast)
• Sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish