The famous Mexican dish, Mole sauce, was first used as a filling for tortillas before the colonial era. It comes from the word “Chilmolli” in the Aztec language of Nahuatl. However, its origin routes back to the time when Juan de Palafox who was the Viceroy of New Spain at that time visited a nun at the Santa Rosa in Puebla in the 17th century. She was credited for creating this recipe where she emptied the pantry to show respect to the visitor. Soon the recipe became popular and spread all over the world. Having spicy, smokey and earthy notes – the dish tastes yum and is served with turkey traditionally. Some other ingredients used to prepare this dish includes,
– Chili peppers
– Acidic fruits like tamarind or tomatoes
– Turkey
– Thickeners like bread or walnuts
– Sweet fruit
– Spices and more.
Mole is a popular recipe in Mexico that is prepared in almost every home. The dish is versatile and can be eaten in a variety of ways. However, if this dish has amazed you and you want to prepare it, then check out the video demonstration to seek some help. Undoubtedly, It is easier to prepare and tasty to eat.