4
dried pasilla chiles
, stemmed, seeded if desired
1/4
cup
pepitas
2
tablespoons
sesame seeds
3
tablespoons
vegetable oil
, divided
1
large onion
, chopped
3
cloves garlic
, smashed
1
teaspoon
dried oregano leaves
1/2
teaspoon
anise seeds
1/8
teaspoon
ground cloves
1
can
(14.5 oz.)
whole tomatoes
, undrained
2
small toasted corn tortillas
, crushed
3
tablespoons
creamy peanut butter
2
tablespoons
raisins
4
teaspoons
MAGGI Granulated Chicken Flavor Bouillon
1 1/2
tablets (90 g each)
NESTLÉ ABUELITA Chocolate
, chopped
PLACE chiles in medium bowl; cover with 2 cups hot water. Let stand for 30 minutes.
TOAST pepitas and sesame seeds in large saucepan; remove from pan.
HEAT 2 tablespoons oil in same saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, until tender. Add oregano, anise seeds and ground cloves; cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute.
PLACE chiles and 1 cup soaking water, onion mixture, tomatoes and juice, tortillas, pepitas and sesame seeds, peanut butter, raisins and bouillon in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.
HEAT remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same saucepan over medium heat. Add pureed mixture and Abuelita; cook, stirring constantly, for 8 minutes or until puree is thickened. Strain through a medium sieve for a smoother consistency. Serve over chicken, shrimp, enchiladas or tacos. Mole sauce may be refrigerated or frozen for later use.
REHEATING DIRECTIONS:
HEAT mole sauce in large saucepan over medium heat, adding enough stock (about 1 to 2 cups) to dilute sauce to desired consistency. Season to taste.