Chips & Mole Recipe
Make Chips & Mole Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Chips
Mole Sauce
Method
Chips
- 1
Prepare the Tortillas
Cut the corn tortillas into triangles to form chips.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until hot.
- 3
Fry the Chips
Carefully add the tortilla triangles to the hot oil in batches, frying until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Mole Sauce
- 4
Prepare the Chilies
Remove the stems and seeds from the ancho and guajillo chilies. Soak them in hot water for about 15 minutes until softened.
- 5
- 6
Blend the Mole
In a blender, combine the softened chilies, sautéed onion and garlic, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, peanut butter, chicken or vegetable broth, sugar, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- 7
Cook the Mole
Pour the blended mixture back into the saucepan. Cook over medium heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the dark chocolate and stir until melted and well combined.