Mole Poblano
A complex, rich, and velvety sauce made from a blend of dried chiles, nuts, seeds, spices, and a hint of chocolate, traditionally served over turkey or chicken.
Origin & history
Mole Poblano is one of Mexico's most iconic dishes, with legends attributing its creation to nuns in the 17th century at the Convent of Santa Rosa in Puebla. It is a labor-intensive dish that represents the fusion of indigenous Mexican ingredients and Spanish colonial influences.
Ingredients
Quantities recalculate automatically.
Premium recipe
The method for Mole Poblano is part of FoodVerse Premium.
Free members keep the ingredient list, origin and history. Premium members unlock the tested method, cooking mode, technique notes and the full international collection.
You have
- Full ingredient list and timings
- Cultural and historical background
- Allergen and dietary flags
- Community ratings and reviews
Premium unlocks
- Step-by-step tested cooking method
- Chef tips, common mistakes and substitutions
- Cooking mode with timers and checklists
- Nutrition estimates and safe storage guidance
From the community
Reviews
0 ratings
No published reviews yet. If you cook this dish, yours will be the first.
Cooked this dish?
Sign in to rate the recipe, leave notes for other cooks and keep it in your cookbook.