30 Minute Spicy Mole Rojo (Red Mole) Recipe I Molé Mama
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Some of my fondest culinary memories include my mama's rich, spicy Mole Rojo. My first bite of the rich flavors would transport my taste buds to joyful ecstasy. Time stopped, my hearing ceased, and I was consumed by the flavors of my Mexican heritage and the wealth of someone whose devoured exceptional food and builds memories in your soul, this was my mama's mole. It was the best of her talent, love, and devotion served in a delicious red sauce.
Mole originated in Oaxaca, Mexico. There are spicy and sweet varieties, and Mexican mamas and abuelitas take great pride in their recipes. My mama's Mole Rojo's primary ingredients are chiles and spices and a rich roux. Mole Dulce (sweet mole) can include nuts, chocolate, bread, and more.
My preference is Mole Rojo, most likely because it has the power to connect me to my beautiful mama, and it is the taste of my childhood.
A few years ago, I shared my mama's authentic Mexican mole recipe video, and while delicious, it is quite complicated. And because so many of you have asked for a simpler version, here it is. My mama used to make this when she didn't have time to make the authentic recipe from dried chiles. And honestly, it's super delicious too, and I love it! The ingredients for this recipe include dried spices that are sold in most supermarkets and Amazon.
Remember to have fun, and don't be afraid to spill a little sauce on your stove! It's all about learning a new recipe, creating memories, and adding your love to every recipe you make!
Happy Cooking!
Be well!
Molé Mama
Mole Rojo Recipe
Important tools
Whisk
Flat wooden spoon
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Cast iron skillet (can substitute frying pan)
Ingredients
¼ cup powdered California chili
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon garlic
1 tablespoon onion powder or onion flakes
½ teaspoons cloves
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup flour
⅝ cup olive oil
8 cups stock (chicken or veggie) fresh is best, but if use boxed or dried stock, omit salt in the recipe and salt mole to taste preferences - see homemade stock recipe below
Directions
1. Combine Spices & Stock
Add dried spices(chili powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, cloves, garlic, onion, salt) and stock to a large bowl, mix with a whisk and set aside
2. Make Roux
Add oil to a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Test heat of oil with a wooden spoon, and once bubbles add flour and constantly mix to keep from burning. Mix until roux is dark brown. Don't leave the stove during this process and continue to mix for about 15 minutes.
3. Add stock mixture to the roux
Reduce heat. Add ½ stock, whisk well, remove lumps and then add remaining stock, until the roux thickens and boils gently
4. Add cooked chicken or raw veggies and simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are cooked
5. Serve warm. Great with Spanish (orange) rice
and tortillas de harina(flour tortillas) -
Mole freezes well and is a delicious sauce for tamales!
Homemade Chicken Stock & Cooked Chicken Recipe
Tools
Stockpot
Measuring cup
Strainer
Ingredients
2 lbs chicken (chicken breasts, thighs, drumsticks)
12 cups water
1 finely chopped yellow onion
1 head of garlic, chopped or smashed in a molcajete
Directions
Add chicken, onion, garlic, and salt to the stockpot
Cook for about 45 min until completely cooked
Remove chicken from stock
Strain stock to remove garlic and onion pieces or keep if you want a spicy mole; that's what I do!
Watch Authentic Mole Rojo Video made from dried chiles -
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POLLO EN MOLE ( CHICKEN IN MOLE SAUCE DOÑA MARIA)
Corn tortillas
POLLO EN MOLE is a traditional dish i was brought up with, my mom often served it on weekends, and i always looked forward to it. The delicious sauce is addictive, especially when served with tradicional beans and rice, but it can be served with your favorite side too.
CHICKEN INGREDIENTS
3 chicken legs (skin on)
3 chicken thighs (skin off)
1/2 small onion
2 garlic cloves
1 tsp salt
BOILED DRY CHILES
2 guajillo chiles
1 chile Ancho
enough water to cover
MOLCAJETE SPICES
1/2 tsp Cumin
1/2 tsp peppercorns
2 cloves
2 garlic cloves
1/2 C water
BLENDER
soft chiles (2 guajillo and 1 chile ancho)
3/4 jar of DONA MARIA MOLE
spices from molcajete
3 C. Chicken Broth
MOLE SAUCE
1 Tbls vegetable oil
mole mixture from blender
1-3 Tbls chocolate Abuelita (taste and continue adding till it's good for you)
SAUCE FOR RICE
3 Roma tomatoes 1 C rice (rinsed)
2 Tbls chopped onions 2 C water
2 garlic cloves 1 Tbls Chicken Boullion
1 C water 2 Tbls chopped carrots
cilantro
Thank you everybody, if you like my recipes and you use them for your channel or other media websites, please give credit to Rachel cooks with love. These recipes are my own original recipes, I put alot of time into creating them and I would appreciate your respect.❤
DISCLAIMER
DO NOT EAT OR SERVE THIS DISH TO ANYONE WHO IS OR MIGHT BE ALLERGIC TO ANY INGREDIENT IN THIS DISH.
Mole Sencillo | Sweet Heat with Rick Martinez
Welcome to Sweet Heat with Rick Martinez. Twice a month, Rick will be bringing you recipes built on this favorite flavor profiles—sweet and heat—from his kitchen in Mazatlán. First up: Mole. One of the most famous sauces in Mexico because of their beautifully complex, smoky-sweet-hot flavor, their velvety smooth texture, and their rich, deep color. Rick created this Mole Sencillo—or “simple mole”—with only 10 ingredients and a handful of steps. Think of it as a starter mole that will help you master the techniques used in making basically any mole. GET THE RECIPE ►►
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:51 Simple Ingredients Done Right
07:29 Build That Flavor
08:59 Fry Time
11:20 The Perfect Blend
15:26 Actually, It's Time to Eat!
INGREDIENTS
1 large (123g) Roma tomato, cored
1/4 large (71g) white onion
6 medium (60g) chile ancho, stemmed and seeded
1/3 cup lard or vegetable oil
1/3 cup (22g) animal crackers
1/4 cup (40g) raw almonds
1/4 cup (35g) raisins
1 tablespoon (10g) untoasted sesame seeds
1 whole star anise
2 tablespoons Diamond Crystal or 3 1/2 teaspoons Morton (15g) kosher salt
1 tablespoon (16g) piloncillo or dark brown sugar
1 1/4 ounces (35g) bittersweet chocolate, preferably 75% or more cacao
1 pinch toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
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Chili Mole
An interesting Mexican take on chili!
Printable Recipe:
Ingredients:
1 lb. Lean Ground Beef
1 Onion (chopped)
3 tbsp. Chili Powder
15 oz. Chili Seasoned Beans
28 oz. Diced Tomatoes
28 oz. Crushed Tomatoes
28 g. (1 oz.) Unsweetened Baking Chocolate
Instructions:
In a large pot, add beef and onion. Cook until beef is no longer pink.
Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve with tortillas.
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Easy Chicken Mole Recipe! Delicious Comfort Food!
MAKING MOLE: An Easy, Quick Chicken Mole Recipe! Delicious Comfort Food! Chicken & Spice & This Dish is SOOOO Nice! Mole is pronounced Mole-Lee and its simply shredded chicken in a thick, rich, spicy chili sauce or gravy. My Sister, Liz Moraga Garcia uses an already-roasted chicken from the big box store and she cuts time off the cooking. This is something you can do after work.
Pinch of Mexican: Liz’s Chicken Mole Recipe
½ cup cooking oil
¼ cup flour
¼ cup chili powder
3 cups chicken broth
1 chicken cooked and shredded
1 Tbs. cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
Heat oil in a large saucepan. Slowly add flour, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add chili powder. Mix completely. Slowly add broth and return to heat. Continue mixing until Mole thickens. Add shredded chicken and add salt and pepper to suit your taste buds. You can also add hot chili peppers. Serve with rice, beans, and tortillas. Yum!
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