Enjoy the flavors of this typical mole from the Xico region! This dish is mainly characterized by its sweetness, and while each family adds their special touch, prunes are a must. So don't think twice and prepare mole xiqueño at home.
Add a bit of lard in a large saucepan or pot, fry the onion until golden and remove. Add the garlic, fry until slightly golden, and remove. Set aside.
Lightly fry the mulato chiles in the same pot, remove and place in a bowl. Repeat the procedure with each variety of chile and set aside.
Fry the prunes until they are golden and puffed, remove and set aside. Then, fry the tomato, almonds, walnuts, raisins, peanuts, pumpkin seeds, pine nuts, and hazelnuts, then remove and place in a bowl. Finally, fry the tortilla, plantain, and bolillo. Remove and set aside.
Place the chiles in a bowl, pour hot water, and let them rest for 15 minutes or until they soften.
Blend the chiles, garlic, onion, prunes, tomato, nuts, allspice, anise, cloves, tortilla, bolillo, and plantain until you obtain a homogeneous and integrated mixture. Set aside.
Heat a bit of lard in a saucepan, sauté the mole xiqueño, and cook for 10 minutes. Then, pour in the chicken broth, season with salt and pepper, and cook over low heat for 1 hour.
Nutritional Information
* * Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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