Easy Mexican Mole Recipe: Rick Martinez's Mole Sencillo (Salsa Daddy)

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Dried Ancho Chilies (stemmed, seeded, rehydrated in hot water)
• 2 pieces Dried Mulato Chilies (stemmed, seeded, rehydrated)
• 2 cups Tomatoes (roughly chopped)
• 1 cup Onion (finely diced)
• 4 pieces Garlic Cloves (minced)
• 1/4 cup Almonds (lightly toasted)
• 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds (toasted)
• 30 grams Unsweetened Chocolate (chopped)
• 2 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth (low-sodium)
• 1 piece Cinnamon Stick (whole)
• 3 pieces Cloves (whole)
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (for sautéing)
• to taste Salt
• 1 teaspoon Sugar (optional, to balance acidity)

Instructions

1. Rehydrate Chilies

   Place the dried ancho and mulato chilies in a bowl and cover with hot water. Let soak for 10 minutes until softened, then drain and set aside.

   Time: PT10M

2. Toast Nuts and Seeds

   In the large saucepan over medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil, then toast the almonds and sesame seeds until golden, about 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: Medium heat

3. Sauté Aromatics

   Add the remaining olive oil to the saucepan. Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium heat

4. Blend Base

   In a blender, combine the rehydrated chilies, sautéed onion‑garlic mixture, chopped tomatoes, toasted almonds, toasted sesame seeds, chocolate, cinnamon stick, cloves, and broth. Blend until completely smooth.

   Time: PT5M

5. Simmer Mole

   Return the blended mixture to the saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium‑low heat, stirring frequently, for 20‑25 minutes until the sauce thickens and the flavors meld.

   Time: PT25M

   Temperature: Medium‑low heat

6. Season

   Add salt to taste and, if desired, a teaspoon of sugar to balance acidity. Simmer an additional 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium‑low heat

7. Strain (Optional)

   If a ultra‑smooth texture is desired, pass the sauce through a fine mesh strainer into a heatproof bowl, using the spoon to push through.

   Time: PT3M

8. Serve or Store

   Use the mole immediately over your choice of protein or vegetables, or let cool and store according to the storage guidelines.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

6 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

20 g

Fiber

5 g