Mexican Mole (Nut-Free)

For mole paste to use as base for mole sauce for beef, chicken, pork or even vegetables. Perfect mole sauce for enchiladas. To make, mix 6 T mole powder with 2 T water and 2 T broth.

The best compliment when creating a new seasoning is hearing from someone who grew up with those flavors that you got it right. That’s a fond memory I associate with our mole spice. But the reason it’s stayed in our meal rotation for over 15 years is simpler: we love it. We’re always chasing chocolate-based mole sauces in our travels and comparing them to the version we’ve crafted for our own kitchen, especially since ours is peanut-free, which can be hard to find in authentic moles.

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Mexican Mole Q&A

What is Mexican mole?

Mexican mole is a traditional & authentic Mexican homemade sauce that's usually made up of a blend of warm chiles, cocoa powder, seeds, tomatillos and sometimes peanuts or nuts. Our version of Mexican mole powder is nut-free.

What does Mexican mole taste like?

Mexican mole's taste is typically warm-spiced with hints of chocolate, chiles, and sometimes a bit of nuttiness that can come from sesame seeds or using actual nuts.

Does Mexican mole always contain chocolate?

Classic Mexican mole typically contains chocolate, but recipes for mole verde or mole rojo often do not contain chocolate in their blend of spices for the sauce.

Is mole usually spicy?

Mole is usually warm-spiced thanks to the blend of dried chiles and richly spiced cocoa powders.