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Ancho Mole Sauce

Capsicum annuum (chili base) Allergens: Peanuts, Tree Nuts (Almonds), Soy (check label)
Ancho Mole Sauce

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Solanaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Mexican
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Ancho chilies, Spices, Nuts, Seeds, Chocolate

¿Qué es Ancho Mole Sauce?

A rich, complex Mexican sauce featuring rehydrated ancho chilies, spices, nuts, seeds, and often a hint of chocolate.

¿A qué sabe Ancho Mole Sauce?

Ancho Mole Sauce tiene un sabor savory, sweet, earthy, smoky, mildly spicy con aromas smoky, chocolate, chili, earthy.

Taste
Savory, Sweet, Earthy, Smoky, Mildly Spicy
Texture
Thick, Smooth, Velvety
Aroma
Smoky, Chocolate, Chili, Earthy
Acidity
Low/Med

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 1/4 cup
Calories150 kcal
Total Fat10 g
Saturated Fat2 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein5 g
Total Carbohydrate15 g
Dietary Fiber3 g
Total Sugars5 g
Calcium50 mg
Iron2 mg
Potassium200 mg

El Secreto del Chef

For a deeper flavor, lightly toast the nuts, seeds, and dried chilies before grinding for mole sauce.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Ancho Mole Sauce

El mejor sustituto para Ancho Mole Sauce es Chipotle in Adobo, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Offers smoky heat, but lacks the complexity of mole.

Sustitutos para Ancho Mole Sauce con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Chipotle in Adobo Mejor 1:1 Offers smoky heat, but lacks the complexity of mole.
Mild Red Chili Sauce 1:1 Provides chili base, but will need added depth from spices/chocolate.
BBQ Sauce (Smoky) 1:1 For a sweet-savory, smoky profile in a pinch, less authentic.
Pasilla Mole 1:1 Similar traditional Mexican mole, often with a slightly different chili blend.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Ancho Mole Sauce

Seek authentic brands; check ingredient labels for allergens and quality of chilies/nuts.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Ancho Mole Sauce?

  • Chicken
  • turkey
  • enchiladas
  • tamales
  • rice
  • eggs
  • vegetable dishes.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Ancho Mole Sauce?

Savory, Sweet, Earthy, Smoky, Mildly Spicy Smoky, Chocolate, Chili, Earthy

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Ancho Mole Sauce?

El mejor sustituto es Chipotle in Adobo (1:1). Offers smoky heat, but lacks the complexity of mole.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Ancho Mole Sauce?

Seek authentic brands; check ingredient labels for allergens and quality of chilies/nuts.

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