Mole Poblano Recipe

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Category
Condiments and Sauces
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Cusine
Mexican
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Ingredients
2 ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
2 pasilla chiles, stemmed and seeded
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/4 cup peanuts
3 tablespoons raisins
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups chicken broth or stock
2 ounces Mexican chocolate, chopped or grated
Salt to taste
Directions
Stem chiles and shake seeds into a small bowl. Tear chiles into large pieces; set aside. Place 4 tablespoons of reserved chile seeds and sesame seeds in a small cast iron skillet set over medium heat. Toast seeds, stirring occasionally, until lightly brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer seeds to a spice grinder. Add aniseed, peppercorns, and cloves to now empty skillet. Toast until fragrant, about 1 minute; transfer to spice grinder with seeds. Add thyme, marjoram, bay leaves, and cinnamon to spice grinder. Grind all seeds and spices into a fine powder. Transfer to a large bowl; set aside.