How to Make Chicken Mole

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Cut or tear the chilies into large pieces.

   Toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes.
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   Step 2: Put the toasted chilies in a bowl with the raisins and cover them with hot water.

   Soak until they are softened (should take about 30 minutes). , Then grind them in a spice grinder and add the powder to a blender. , Then add the tomatoes.
   
   Cook vegetables until they are soft (this should take 10-15 minutes).
   
   Then add them to the blender. , You should also pour in some of the water that the chilies and raisins were soaked in. , Add more of the water used to soak the raisins and chiles as needed to make a smooth sauce. this will make about 4 cups of mole.
   
   The recipe calls for two cups—the leftovers can be frozen and reused at another time.
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   Step 3: Toast the almonds

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   Step 4: sesame seeds

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   Step 5: peppercorns

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   Step 6: cinnamon stick

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   Step 7: oregano

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   Step 8: and thyme in the same skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes.

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   Step 9: Cook the olive oil

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    Step 10: garlic

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    Step 11: onions

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    Step 12: and serrano in the same skillet until lightly browned.

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    Step 13: Add the chocolate

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    Step 14: soaked chilies

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    Step 15: and raisins to the blender.

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    Step 16: Puree.

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