Celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day!

September 16th is Mexico’s Independence Day, also known as Grito de Dolores.  Whip up a delicious mole sauce following our recipe below and get in the spirit.  ¡Viva México!

What You Will Need

• 10 red chilies
• 2 tsp. coriander seeds
• 1 tsp. sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp. flaked almonds
• 5 black peppercorns
• 2-3 cloves
• 1 onion, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tbsp. cocoa powder
• vegetable oil, for frying
• 14 oz. can of chopped tomatoes
• pinch of cinnamon
• sugar, to taste
• 5fl oz. chicken stock
• 3 1/2 oz. dark 70% cocoa-solids chocolate, grated

Instructions

1. Crush the chilies, coriander seeds, sesame seeds, almonds, peppercorns and cloves in a mortar and pestle. Pour into a frying pan and dry-fry for a minute or so, until lightly browned and fragrant.
2. In a separate pan, fry the onion, garlic and cocoa powder in a little vegetable oil for two minutes.
3. Add the tomatoes and bring to the boil, then add all the dry-fried spices, the cinnamon, sugar and stock and cook for 25 minutes. Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth. Turn out and fold in the chocolate.
4. Serve with a grilled chicken dish.