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Traditional Mole Poblano

2022-11-01

By Chef Mauri

Mexican Cuisine

Main Course

3 Easy Ways to Make Mole Poblano: Slow Cooker, Instant Pot, and Air Fryer

Slow Cooker Mole Poblano: Hands-Off, Flavorful Sauce with Minimal Effort

Use the slow cooker to combine and simmer the complex ingredients of mole poblano, such as chiles, chocolate, nuts, and spices. Set the slow cooker on "low" for several hours to allow the flavors to meld together, creating a rich, deep mole sauce with minimal hands-on time.

Instant Pot Mole Poblano: Quick and Delicious Flavor Development in Minutes

Use the Instant Pot’s "saute" function to toast the spices and chiles, then add your ingredients for the mole. Switch to the "pressure cook" setting to quickly develop the mole's flavors and tenderize any meat or vegetables you want to add, significantly reducing cooking time without compromising on taste.

Air Fryer Crispy Chicken or Pork with Rich Mole Poblano Sauce

After cooking your mole, use the air fryer to crisp up proteins like chicken or pork before drizzling the sauce over them. The "air crisp" function gives your meat a crispy, golden exterior, while the mole poblano sauce adds a rich and smoky depth to the dish.

Tips and Suggestions on Mole Poblano

Making the mole sauce

Mole Poblano Chicken is known for its rich, complex sauce made from a variety of ingredients like chili peppers, chocolate, and nuts. Making the sauce can be time-consuming, so plan ahead and give yourself plenty of time. Make sure to roast your chilies such as toasting your nuts and seeds adds to the flavor.

Seasoning

The key to a delicious Mole Poblano is the right balance of flavors. Be sure to taste and adjust your seasoning as you go, adding a little more salt, sugar, or vinegar as needed, give our article a chance to engage you Enhance the Flavor.

Cooking the chicken

You'll want to cook your chicken ahead of time until it's fully cooked through, then finish it in the mole sauce. This ensures that the chicken stays tender and flavorful.

Plating

When serving Mole Poblano Chicken, it's important to plate it correctly for the perfect presentation. Spoon the mole sauce over the chicken and garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and fresh cilantro, if desired.

Wine pairing

Mole is a complex dish, so it can be challenging to find the perfect wine pairing. Stick with a good quality red wine like Cabernet Sauvignon or Syrah to complement the richness of the sauce and chicken.

Classic Mole Poblano Recipe

Ingredients

  • 4-5 dried pasilla chiles
  • 3-4 dried mulato chiles
  • 2-3 dried ancho chiles
  • 4-5 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup almonds
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 3 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • 4-5 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp sugar

Instructions

  1. Toasted dried chiles and soak them in hot vegetable broth
  2. Blend almonds, raisins, sesame seeds, and pumpkin seeds
  3. Cook onion and garlic in oil
  4. Add all the spices and cook for another minute
  5. Pour in the puree and cook for 8-10 minutes
  6. Add the soaked chiles and vegetable broth
  7. Add sugar and salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Time

Preparation Time 30 min

Cook Time 2 hours

Total time 2 hours 30 min

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 250
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Sugar: 14 g
  • Protein: 8 g

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