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El Sabor de Oaxaca Mole Rojo

$17.95

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Mole pastes aren’t difficult to find, but most of the ones we’ve tried are either intensely bitter (and not able to be balanced with addition of sugar) or tooth-achingly sweet (which doesn’t allow for any adjustment for personal preference). And Milk Street is the only vendor in the U.S. that carries this decadent mole crafted in Oaxaca, Mexico. Lusciously smooth, this mole is nutty and spicy-sweet. The dried chiles follow quickly after with a deep, dark fruity flavor. There’s a really strong sweetness, from plenty of fruits and nuts, but it’s also incredibly savory, so it’s not going to read as candy-like as some brands we’ve tried. It’s lovely as-is, but still room for a bit of sugar or salt to taste. The extra tomato brings a welcome umami base compared to other types of mole. Simply dilute with water or broth for a smooth sauce.

Tomato, ancho chilli pepper, guajillo chilli pepper, sesame, peanut, almond, onion, raisins, plantain, oregano, thyme, vegetable oil, wheat flour, sugar, cocoa, salt, garlic and cinnamon

Allergens: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Wheat. May contain Dairy.
Net Weight: 500 grams
Place of Origin: Mexico

Use this rich paste in Mexican dishes like pollo en mole or enmoladas, or get creative and incorporate into less traditional fare. Dilute with water or stock and fold into shredded chicken or beef. Try mixing it into ground meat and veggies and baking under mashed potatoes and pie crust for a spiced up version of Shepard’s pie. Or dollop a spoonful into a bean chili or any other hearty soup that will benefit from the mole’s sweet and savory complexity. And since each spoonful is packed with intense complexity, use a spoonful for a quick boost of flavors in something like a simple bean chili. It may not be its traditionally intended use, but it’s certainly tasty and an easy way to play with the sweet-nutty-savory-bitter notes.

El Sabor de Oaxaca Mole Rojo

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The Many Moles of Mexico

Mexico’s rich mole exists in hundreds of varieties, from bright mole verde to dark and nutty mole negro to rich and bright Oaxacan mole coloradito. Containing nuts, chili and oftentimes dried fruit and spices, mole is popular in paste form, as it allows the home cook to infuse dishes with layers of flavor without the laborious process of grinding, rehydrating, cooking, pureeing and reducing. It’s increasingly difficult to find one stateside without processed ingredients or added sugar. Until we found El Sabor de Oaxaca.