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Easy Mole Sauce (Mole Poblano)

Mexican chocolate rounds the deep chile notes of prepared mole paste as the sauce simmers smooth. Orange juice adds a quiet brightness that cuts through its richness.

Easy Mole Sauce (Mole Poblano)
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Prep time10 min
Cook time20 min
Total time30 MINUTES
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Mexican
Difficulty
Easy
Est. calories / serving
165

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces mole paste
  • 1 mexican chocolate tablet (abuelita)
  • 1 slice dry bread (or toasted bread)
  • ½ cup orange juice (fresh squeezed)
  • 4 cups chicken broth

Instructions

Instructions

  1. Warm the Broth: Add 1½ cups of the chicken broth to a saucepan and heat over medium heat.1½ cups chicken broth
  2. Dissolve the Mole: Add the mole paste and whisk until completely dissolved.8 oz mole paste
  3. Add the Chocolate: Stir in the Mexican chocolate and continue cooking until melted and smooth.1 mexican chocolate tablet
  4. Blend the Orange Mixture: In a blender combine the bread and orange juice. Blend until completely smooth.1 slice bread, ½ cup orange juice
  5. Combine the Ingredients: Add the orange mixture to the saucepan and stir well.prepared orange mixture
  6. Finish the Sauce: Add the remaining chicken broth and simmer over low heat, stirring frequently, until smooth and fully incorporated.2½ cups chicken broth
  7. Serve: Use immediately or keep warm until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Mole pastes vary in heat and sweetness. Taste the sauce before adjusting it.
  • When reheating, a little chicken broth brings a thickened sauce back to a pourable consistency.
  • Serve over chicken, turkey, rice, or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)

Yield

About 5 cups sauce — Serving size: ½ cup

Calories
165
Carbohydrates
18 g
Protein
4 g
Fat
9 g
Saturated Fat
3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1 g
Monounsaturated Fat
4 g
Cholesterol
2 mg
Sodium
412 mg
Potassium
286 mg
Fiber
3 g
Total Sugars
9 g
Vitamin A
125 IU
Vitamin C
8 mg
Calcium
42 mg
Iron
2 mg

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Blender
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon

Full recipe: https://gbbutterclub.com/recipes/easy-mole-sauce/