The Earliest Mole Sauce - Fiery Foods & Barbecue Central

The Earliest Mole Sauce - Fiery Foods & Barbecue Central

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Discover the origins of mole sauce in prehistoric El Salvador with this ancient recipe using pepitas, tomatillos, and red chile powder. Experience the taste of history!

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons pumpkin or squash seeds (pepitas)
  • 4 tomatillos, husks removed
  • 1 tomato, roasted and peeled
  • 1/2 teaspoon chile seeds, from dried chile pods
  • 1 corn tortilla, torn into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons red chile powder, such as New Mexican, guajillo, or Chimayó
  • 1 teaspoon annatto seeds, or substitute achiote paste
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 ounce Mexican chocolate; or substitute bittersweet chocolate

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