Mole

                                                                       Mole

Mole is simply a sauce that’s originally used on a number of Mexican cuisines. Though when mole is made outside of Mexico it’s known as mole poblano. When I tried mole for the first time, I thought I wouldn’t like it but once I took my first bite, I fell in love. Ever since then, it has become one of my favorite dishes. People say that the best mole in Mexico are made in the states of Puebla & Oaxaca and that the creation of mole took place in the Convent of Santa Rosa in Puebla in the early colonial period. In addition, there isn’t just one type of mole sauce, there are various types of mole sauces that come in various flavors and ingredients with chili peppers as the common factor.

Mole is typically served on festive occasions such as birthday parties, family events, weddings,  and on Dias De Los Muertos (Day Of The Dead). Especially Cinco De Mayo! Also the mole sauces can be served with poultry, meat, vegetables, seafood, and the list goes on! On top of that, there are many different types of mole such as: mole con almendra, mole coloradito, mole negro, mole rojo, mole verde, mole amarillo, mole chichilo, and mole mancha manteles. These moles are home to the seven moles from Oaxaca, the birthplace from where mole originated. Though one of the best known moles is the mole poblano and is even ranked number one of the typical Mexican dishes. To sum up, I would definitely recommend that everybody try Mole at least once or twice in their life to get the taste of Mexican culture.

"What Is Mexican Mole?" Culinary Lore. 31 Mar. 2012. Web. 6 May. 2016.