Mole blanco facts for kids
Mole blanco ("white mole") is a special kind of sauce from Mexico. It's called "white mole" because of its light color. This creamy sauce is made with many different ingredients that give it a unique and tasty flavor.
What is Mole Blanco?
Mole blanco is a delicious and rich sauce that is part of Mexican cuisine. It's known for its mild flavor and light color, which sets it apart from other types of mole that are often darker. People in Mexico enjoy mole blanco with different dishes, especially during special occasions.
What Goes Into Mole Blanco?
Making mole blanco involves a mix of nuts, fruits, and spices. The main ingredients that give it its white color are usually:
- Peanuts (without their skin)
- Almonds (without their skin)
- Sunflower seeds
- Pine nuts
- White corn tortilla pieces
Other ingredients are fried to add more flavor. These can include:
- Sliced banana
- Chopped apple
- Blonde raisins
- Sliced onion
- Pieces of mild chile güero
- Small bits of habanero chile (don't worry, it's usually just a tiny bit for flavor, not too spicy!)
How is Mole Blanco Made?
The process of making mole blanco is quite detailed and takes time. First, some of the ingredients like the nuts and tortilla pieces are lightly roasted. This helps to bring out their flavors.
Next, the other ingredients, like the banana, apple, and chiles, are fried in a little oil. After everything is prepared, all the ingredients are ground together. This can be done using a blender or a traditional Mexican grinding tool called a molcajete.
While grinding, milk, white chocolate, and water or broth are added. This helps to make the sauce smooth and creamy. Finally, different seasonings are mixed in to give the mole its special aroma and taste. These seasonings often include:
- Garlic
- Cloves
- Allspice
- Cinnamon strips
- Anise
The result is a wonderful, aromatic sauce with a gentle and pleasant flavor that is not too spicy.
See also
- List of sauces
- In Spanish: Mole blanco para niños
