Mrs. Melita's mole is a exquisite blend of chiles, tomato, plantain, and spices. Its careful preparation and harmonious combination of flavors make it a traditional dish rich in history. Perfect to delight the palate with its unique and delicious taste. A true culinary gem.
Mrs. Melita's mole is a traditional recipe that combines various ingredients to achieve a unique and delicious flavor.
The chiles, onion, plantain, cinnamon, garlic, and pepper come together in a balanced mixture that enhances each of their flavors.
The final result is a thick and aromatic sauce that will surely captivate your taste buds.
Mrs. Melita's Mole
Ingredients
16 Ancho chiles
25 Peppers
2 tablespoons of Sugar
2 Cloves of garlic
2 Large tomatoes, peeled
1 Cold, fried bread roll
1 Onion
1 Sliced plantain
1 Cinnamon stick
Chicken broth
Pork lard
1 pinch of Salt
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare Mrs. Melita's mole, start by soaking the deveined and seedless chiles in hot water with sugar for an hour.
Step 2 : Then, drain and dry them with a cloth.
Step 3 : Next, heat the lard and fry the chiles, sliced onion, plantain, cinnamon, garlic, and pepper.
Step 4 : Once ready, remove them from the pan.
Step 5 : In the same pan, fry the ground tomato until bubbles form, indicating it's ready.
Step 6 : Then, blend the bread roll (previously soaked in chicken broth) with the rest of the ingredients and strain this mixture over the tomato, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.
Step 7 : Finally, add salt and sugar to taste, and it's ready to enjoy.
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