Mole Poblano Blend
- Mexico's national dish, famously containing xocolatl or chocolate which contributes to its rich, dark colour
- Ingredients: ancho chilli, guajillo chilli, pasilla chilli, aniseed, cloves, Mexican oregano, cinnamon, allspice
- Contains 1 portion (3 tbsp) - serves 4
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The word mole (pronounced mo-lay) translates as 'mixture' or 'sauce' - there are many different varieties, but mole poblano, which hails from Puebla in central Mexico, is perhaps the best known and considered Mexico's national dish. It famously contains xocolatl or chocolate which contributes to its rich, dark colour as well as its unique and very delicious flavour!
MOLE POBLANO BLEND (1 portion = 3 tbsp): ancho chilli, guajillo chilli, pasilla chilli, aniseed, cloves, Mexican oregano, cinnamon, allspice
May contain CELERY, MUSTARD and SESAME. Allergens are listed in CAPITALS
Slow Cooker Mole Poblano Recipe:
You Need:
500g diced chicken (thighs are best)
½ red onion - roughly chopped
2 cloves of garlic - roughly chopped
2 tomatoes - roughly chopped
25g raisins
25g ground almonds
15g dark chocolate or chocolate chips - cut into small pieces
Rice or beans and salad to serve
Method:
Blend the onion, garlic, tomatoes, raisins, ground almonds, 1 tbsp oil, 200ml water, MOLE POBLANO BLEND and 1 tsp salt to a smooth sauce
Place the chicken and the sauce in a deep pan then cover and simmer on a low heat, stirring occasionally and adding an extra splash of water if necessary, for 1 ½ hours on a low heat (or 4+ hours n the slow cooker) or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is rich and thick
Stir the chocolate into the sauce until fully melted before serving
Serve the mole with the rice or beans and salad
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Product Rating (2):
This week I went rogue with the Mole Poblano mix. I decided to use it with beef short ribs. I followed the same method but left out the raisins. Absolutely awesome. You get the most delicious kind of 'gravy' that has warmth to it.
This recipe is quite simply OUTSTANDING. I sent for this spice mix as I liked the way the words sound out loud. I know, unconventional. But seriously, for a dish that is so easy to concoct, it is truly wonderful. It took me about 10 minutes to gather and prep the ingredients and then into a low oven at 110 degrees for 4 hours. Suffice to say, I ate it 3 hours ago and I'm back on line to order more sachets. Those people at The Spicery know what they're doing ...
It's great to hear how much you enjoyed this magnificent Mole Poblano! Delicious and easy to prepare - it's a double thumbs up from us!
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