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How does it occur?
Where does mole poblano come from?
What is mole poblano used for?
Mole Poblano is a thick, rich red or brown sauce made with chilis, fruit, nuts, seeds and Mexican chocolate. It’s the perfect mix of sweet and spicy for topping chicken, meat or enchiladas.
What does mole poblano taste like?
Mole Poblano is mildly spicy, nothing fierce. But yes, it’s more like a gravy (sauce) with meat, usually chicken, cooked in it. It doesn’t taste like chocolate at all; it just has a hint of that.
Does all mole have chocolate?
People mistakenly think that mole is also a chocolate sauce, but in reality, not all mole sauce contains chocolate. You see, there are several types of mole sauces – some may contain chocolate but others don’t.