Yes, making mole from scratch can be daunting. Thankfully, there is ready-made mole. In the markets of Mexico, you’ll find mole vendors selling all varieties of mole. Some instant moles are powders, while others are pastes.
For those days when you need something quick, you can prepare an easy mole recipe with ready-made sauces. These sauces are available in most grocery stores. Check the shelves in the Mexican or international section of your supermarket. Ready-made mole is conveniently available in a box or jar. It is very easy to prepare.
Usually, you simply mix mole paste (or powder) with broth of your choice. In most cases, many people choose chicken broth. If you are preparing a protein, you can use the broth from which the protein is prepared to mix with the mole. If not, simply use chicken broth from the box or prepare chicken bullion cubes. Slowly stir the paste into the warm broth until dissolved. Let simmer until thick.
To serve, ladle the mole sauce over chicken or your choice of protein. Moles are great served with vegetables and make wonderful enchiladas and chilaquiles.
One of the most recognizable brands of ready-made mole is Doña Maria. In fact, Doña Maria’s mole in a jar has become an icon of mole in the United States. Most other brands are sold in tetra-pack boxes.
Popular Ready-Made Moles
- Doña Maria
- Mole Xico
- Frontera Classic Red Chile Mole Simmer Sauce
- Mole Negro Mayordomo (Mexican Black Mole)
- Goya Mole
Gourmet Ready-Made Moles
- Entube Mole Negro Paste
- The Serious Foodie Gourment Sauces; Mirasol Mole Cooking Sauce
- El Mejor Teloloapan Mole Rojo