Mole A Favorite Chocolate Recipe
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Mole: A Beloved Chocolate Recipe
Mole is a delightful fusion of chocolate and meat that has piqued intrigue for years. Though many might find it surprising, this culinary combination dates back centuries. The Aztecs revered chocolate, believing in its powerful properties and incorporating it into nearly everything.
A Delectable Fusion
Imagine savoring your favorite meat paired with the rich, smooth taste of chocolate in one mouthwatering dish. That's the magic of mole.
A Rich History
Mole is a cherished Mexican delicacy with roots tracing back to the Aztecs. The term "mole" comes from "molli," meaning sauce. It wasn't until the mid-17th century that chocolate was added, creating the beloved Mole Poblano.
Chocolate mole quickly became a sensation and is now a staple for holidays and special occasions, even earning the title of a national dish. Typically served over chicken, it offers a bittersweet, nutty, and spicy flavor profile.
The Star Ingredients
Mole consists of 10-30 ingredients, mainly spices, especially chilies like Pasillas, Guajillos, Chipotles, Anchos, and Mulatos. Each adds unique flavors, creating a delectable blend.
Other components include Mexican Ceylon cinnamon (canela), a special sugar called piloncillo, plantains, pineapples, and ground nuts. Raisins can be swapped with dried apricots, tortillas with almonds, or yams with plantains.
Toasting for Flavor
The secret to achieving mole's nutty, charred taste lies in partially burning its ingredients. Toast the nuts, chilies, and spices in a pan, and char the tomatoes until their skins are blackened.
Varieties of Mole
- Mole Verde: Features cilantro, tomatillos, epazote, Romaine lettuce, and pumpkin seeds, giving it a distinct green hue.
- Mole Coloradito: Includes almonds, sesame seeds, garlic, Ancho, Pasillas, and Guajillo chilies, along with banana, sugar, tomatoes, pumpkin seeds, and crackers. It's known for its rich red color.
- Mole Rojo: Similar to Coloradito but lighter in color and much spicier. It includes more chilies, onion, pecans, and chocolate.
- Mole Amarillo: Made with garlic, cumin, onion, cilantro, black pepper, Ancho, Guajillo, and Costeno chilies, chilcoxle, hoja santa, and green tomatoes.
- Mole Chichilo: Noted for its ashy flavor, it uses pasilla, Chilguacle Negro, and Mulato chilies, with avocado leaves for an anise taste.
- Mole Mancha Manteles: Pairs well with pineapple or plantain, with a pronounced Ancho flavor.
- Mole de Cacahuete: A peanut-based sauce mixed with chilies, perfect for chicken.
Today, mole is available in supermarkets and specialty stores, typically as green, yellow, or blackish pastes. While it’s popularly used for poultry, it enhances the flavor of various meats. This delicacy is a must at weddings, holidays, Cinco de Mayo, and Quinceañeras. It's also offered to the departed during Dia de los Muertos.
The world continues to find ways to incorporate chocolate into every facet of cuisine. Mole is a testament to chocolate's versatility, transforming it into an exciting and sumptuous culinary delight!
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