Description
A traditional Mexican sauce made from ground spices, chilies, nuts, and seeds.
Technical
Aztec mole making involves grinding spices and chilies in a metate to create a paste, which is then mixed with nuts, seeds, and chilies and simmered over low heat to create a sauce. The sauce is a complex mixture of compounds, including alkaloids from chilies and flavonoids from spices, which contribute to its unique flavor and aroma.
Science
Primary Reaction
Maillard reaction
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
spicysmokynuttyearthychocolateyroasted
Wine Analogy
Aged Bordeaux with complex tertiary aromas
Coffee Analogy
Dark roast Mexican coffee with chocolate undertones
Perfume Analogy