Description - Step 4
Mole Foundation
Lightly toast the ancho and guajillo chillies until fragrant, then soak them in hot water until they soften and become pliable. In a separate pan, sauté onion and garlic in oil until lightly golden, then add tomato, almonds, raisins, sesame seeds, cinnamon, and cloves, cooking until aromatic. Blend this mixture with the soaked chillies and vegetable stock into a smooth paste. Return it to the pan and simmer gently, stirring often, before melting in dark chocolate to build depth, sheen, and complexity.