Vegan Mole Poplano Recipe
The signature dish of México vegan style with plantains and all the mole ingredients.
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Ingredients
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Mole Sauce Ingredients
Method
Mole Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chiles
Remove stems and seeds from the dried chiles. Soak them in hot water for about 15 minutes until softened.
- 2
Blend the Mole Sauce
In a blender, combine the soaked chiles, tomatoes, garlic, onion, vegetable broth, cinnamon stick, cumin, oregano, sesame seeds, peanut butter, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- 3
Cook the Mole Sauce
Pour the blended mole sauce into a saucepan and simmer over medium heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.