Mole is a rich and complex traditional Mexican sauce that combines a variety of ingredients, including chilies, spices, dried fruit, chocolate, seeds (such as sesame seeds), and sometimes fruit. Mole can be made with a base of different chili varieties and can vary in color and flavor, ranging from mole poblano (dark brown) to mole verde (green) or mole rojo (red).
This sauce is often served with meats, such as chicken or turkey, and is an iconic dish in certain regions of Mexico, notably Puebla and Oaxaca.
Mole is naturally gluten-free, provided that the ingredients, particularly the spices and thickeners used, do not contain gluten. It is prized for its rich flavor, balancing sweet, spicy, and sometimes bitter notes .
