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How to make Mole Negro Oaxaqueño
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Mole Negro Oaxaqueño belongs to the everyday cooking of Oaxaca, where its aroma calls everyone to the table. This home version keeps the flavors direct and generous, the way a family cook serves it.
Mole Negro Oaxaqueño hails from the vibrant state of Oaxaca, where its deep, rich aroma is a familiar invitation to gather around the table. In this cherished home-cooked version, the dish remains true to its roots, offering a generous embrace of flavors that speak directly to the soul of everyday Oaxacan life. Each bite is a symphony of smoky chilhuacle negro, mulato, and pasilla mexicano chiles, mingling with the sweetness of ripe plantain and the nutty undertones of sesame seeds and almonds. The complexity is further deepened by the bittersweet Oaxacan chocolate, all harmonized by a robust chicken broth. Serve it with warm corn tortillas to fully appreciate its comforting allure.
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