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What is mole, you ask?
At its essence, it is a sauce.
There are dozens of types and nearly endless variations.
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Whatever your flavor preference, theres a mole for you!
What Is Mole?
Mole is a sauce, says Alejandro Rodriguez, sous chef atBanyan Tree Mayakobain Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
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We have different types in Mexico.
There are a lot of different styles from each region.
What Is in Mole Sauce?
Jen Causey
Mole is known for its complex flavors and lengthy ingredients lists.
The difference between mole andsalsais the quantity of ingredients and spices, Rodriguez explains.
Mole has a lot of spices and different dried chiles, he says.
Jennifer Causey
You always needgarlic,onion, andtomato.
Your kitchen will be a mess, but its a pleasure at the end.
Think: iron,magnesium,calcium,zinc, and more.
Victor Protasio
Addfresh avocadoand cilantro for serving.
Any mushrooms work inside the enchiladas!
Its a fantastic spicy, bright dip that goes so well with this corn on the cob.
