Mexican Cuisine

The Mystery of Oaxaca’s Mole

The French boast of their bearnaise. Indians are known for tantalizing curry, and Italians for rich, thick marinara. In Mexico, the undisputed national sauce is mole, an intoxicating blend of chocolate, chiles, garlic, onions and nuts and so much more.

"As far as I am concerned, it is one of a handful of classic sauces from around the world," said Richard Sandoval, author of Modern Mexican Flavors and chef at Maya in New York and San Francisco. "It's so potent, so powerful, yet in this country so misunderstood." More  »

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