Oaxacan Red Mole Sauce Mole Coloradito Recipe

Transport your taste buds to Oaxaca, Mexico, with this authentic Red Mole Coloradito recipe, inspired by the renowned restaurant La Olla! Experience the rich, complex flavors of roasted chiles, toasted spices, and a hint of smoky sweetness. This isn't just a recipe; it's a culinary journey through the heart of Oaxaca's vibrant food culture. Learn to make this legendary mole, a cornerstone of Oaxacan cuisine, with its elusively spicy kick and tangy sweetness. Perfect for a special occasion or a taste of authentic Mexico.

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 115 mins
Calories 377.4 kcal
Protein 36g
Rating 4.6 (8 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Oaxacan Red Mole Sauce Mole Coloradito

  1. **Prepare the Chicken:**
  2. In a medium pot, combine 1.5 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, 4 cups water, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1/2 medium onion (chopped), and 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 45 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  3. Remove chicken from broth; shred and set aside. Reserve the chicken broth.
  4. **Prepare the Mole Sauce:**
  5. Wash 1 lb ancho chiles with a damp cloth. Remove stems, slit open, and remove seeds and veins.
  6. In a large skillet, toast the chiles over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side, until fragrant but not burnt. (Watch carefully!)
  7. Place toasted chiles in a heatproof bowl, cover with boiling water, and let soak for 10 minutes to soften.
  8. While chiles soak, heat 3 tbsp vegetable shortening in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup sliced almonds and fry for 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  9. In the same skillet, fry 1/4 cup raisins until plump and slightly browned. Remove and drain in a sieve.
  10. Add 1/4 cup sesame seeds and a pinch of salt to the skillet and fry until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  11. Fry 2 slices of day-old bread, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  12. In a dry skillet, toast 4 cloves garlic, 1/2 medium onion (chopped), and 1 medium tomato (quartered) until blackened in spots.
  13. In a blender, combine the soaked chiles with 1/2 cup of water. Blend until smooth, adding more water as needed.
  14. Pour the blended chiles into a saucepan and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  15. Blend the roasted garlic, onion, and tomato. Add to the chile mixture along with the fried almonds, raisins, sesame seeds, and fried bread.
  16. Strain the blended tomatoes through a fine-mesh sieve and add to the sauce.
  17. Add 1 cinnamon stick, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp dried marjoram, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 1/2 tsp salt to the sauce. Cook for 5 minutes.
  18. Stir in 2 cups of reserved chicken broth, 1 tbsp sugar, and 2 oz unsweetened chocolate. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  19. Remove the cinnamon stick.
  20. Allow the mole sauce to cool for 15 minutes.
  21. Serve the shredded chicken generously coated in the mole sauce, accompanied by steamed rice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

114 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

34g

Carbs

12g

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