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Aztec mole is a complex, velvety sauce that blends roasted chilies, toasted nuts, aromatics, cacao, and spices into a savory, sweet, and smoky profile.
Origin: Aztec (pre‑Hispanic to colonial) — Oaxaca, Mexico
See full technique reference →Its flavor develops through Maillard reactions during chili and nut roasting, caramelization of sugars in the sautéed aromatics, and the dissolution of cacao polyphenols during simmering. Starch gelatinization from ground dried corn or masa thickens the sauce, while emulsification of neutral oil stabilizes the mixture and prevents phase separation.
Primary Reaction
Maillard reaction, caramelization, starch gelatinization, emulsification
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