Black Mole From Puebla: Mole Poblano

Ingredients

IngredientsCHICKEN:
  • 2 1/2 pounds chicken pieces, with the skin on
  • Sea salt
  • 1 sprig fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 small white onion
  • 1 bay leaf
MOLE:
  • 5 medium dried mulato chiles*
  • 3 medium dried ancho chiles*
  • 4 medium dried pasilla chiles*
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds, plus a few extra for garnish
  • 6 ounces canned whole tomatoes, rinsed
  • 2 to 3 medium tomatillos, husked and rinsed
  • 2 cloves garlic, unpeeled
  • About 1 cup rich-tasting lard or vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 small white onion, sliced
  • 1/2 small ripe plantain
  • 1/4 cup unskinned peanuts
  • 1/4 cup unskinned almonds
  • 1 day-old corn tortilla, torn in pieces
  • 1 (2-inch) slice day-old crusty bread
  • 2 tablespoons raisins
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped Mexican chocolate* (about 3 ounces)
  • Salt
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds, toasted
  • 1/4 teaspoon anise seeds, toasted
  • 1 (1 1/2-inch) stick Mexican cinnamon, toasted*
  • Serving suggestion: rice and warm corn tortillas
  • *Can be found at specialty Latin groceries and markets.

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