Corn tortillas are perfect to eat with any mole sauce. But did you know that they are often an ingredient in some mole recipes? Similar to adding tortillas to soups… [Continue Reading]
Category: Mole Ingredients
Peanuts or “cacahuates” as they are called in Mexico are a common ingredient in mole recipes. Though technically a legume, nuts of many varieties are used in cooking around the… [Continue Reading]
Cacao is the main ingredient used to make chocolate. It is also one of the ingredients for mole sauce. For this reason, people often mistakenly describe mole as a “chocolate… [Continue Reading]
Chiles are the foundation of Mexican cuisine. Most Mexican recipes use fresh chiles or dried chiles. Their flavors, textures and uses vary. Two of the most popular fresh chiles used… [Continue Reading]
Mexican chocolate is different than most chocolates. Mexican chocolate tends to have less additives than regular chocolate. It is usually a semi-sweet dark chocolate with a hint of cinnamon. For centuries,… [Continue Reading]
Dried chilis are a main ingredient in most mole recipes. In Mexico, these chilis are known as chiles secos. Naturally, different varieties provide an array of flavors and heat levels. These… [Continue Reading]
Garlic is always in the Mexican kitchen. The cloves are aromatic with a pungent scent. Its distinct taste and spice add flavor to any dish. Combined with tomato and onion,… [Continue Reading]
Hoja Santa is a large leaf used in Mexican cuisine. Hoja santa is an ingredient often found in moles and other Mexican recipes. The unique licorice-like flavor of the leaf… [Continue Reading]
Cumin has a distinct, fragrant scent and flavor. Used raw or toasted, you’ll often find seeds or powder in mole recipes. The color of the seeds range from a pale… [Continue Reading]