How Do You Make Mole De Poblano?
Mole de Poblano, the national dish of Mexico, is a chicken dish that uses mole, a sauce made from various chiles and pure dark chocolate. While you can use short cuts such as a pre-made mole sauce, the best Mole de Poblano results from using the freshest ingredients. Step 1 Make your Mole de Poblano by cutting one whole chicken into eight pieces and place in a large saucepan with two sliced onions and three cloves of garlic. Cover the chicken with water, bring it to a boil and then simmer for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is nearly cooked. Remove from heat, drain off the chicken stock, and remove the chicken pieces and allow them to dry on a paper towel. Step 2 Fry the chicken pieces in a skillet, using 1 tbsp. of lard that has been already melted in the pan. Cook each side of each of the chicken pieces until they are slightly browned. Step 3 Remove the stems and seeds from the various chilies, and then tear them up into small pieces. Boil the chilies for 30 minutes in 300 ml. of wa
