Weeknight Chicken Mole

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Toast chiles briefly in a dry pan without burning, then soak in hot water 20 minutes and drain.

2. 02

   Step 2

   Toast sesame and pumpkin seeds separately until fragrant.

3. 03

   Step 3

   Soften onion and garlic in half the oil. Add tomatoes and raisins and cook 8 minutes.

4. 04

   Step 4

   Blend vegetables, drained chiles, seeds, tortilla, spices and 400 ml stock until very smooth. Fry paste in remaining oil for 5 minutes, stirring.

5. 05

   Step 5

   Add remaining stock, chocolate, salt and chicken. Simmer gently 35–40 minutes until chicken reaches 74°C. This is a shorter editorial version of a much more elaborate sauce.