People who travel to Mexico expect a rich and interesting culture. One to look forward to is your favorite variety of high-quality, tasty food, such as the main course called “Mole Poblano de Gaujalote” or “Pavo con Salsa de Puebla”, which is considered the national dish of Mexico. This dish is said to have originated in the Puebla region in the 1680s when a bishop asked the Dominican nuns at the Santa Rosa convent for an indigenous dish to offer to a visiting viceroy from New Spain. From there was born the rich combination of roasted chilies, nuts, fruits, vegetables, ground cocoa without sugar and a blend of other spices converted into a sauce. It is comparable to curry from India, marinara from Italy and harissa from Morocco. This masterful sauce poured over well-cooked turkey gained popularity not only in Pueblo but throughout all regions of Mexico and the world.
The mole or “sauce” contains a small amount of chocolate but not all contain one. Like the rich, strong colors of the Mexican flag, mole poblano can come in a variety of colors: red, green, brown, depending on the ingredients used. Creating an authentic molé poblano will take a lot of time, effort, and numerous ingredients, but it is always worth the effort to have such a tasty taste of Mexico’s most popular dish. Being in Mexico offers you many delights. If you find yourself in Puebla, there is no better restaurant to fill your stomach with Molé Población de Guajalote than at Fonda de Santa Clara, Fonda La Mexicana and La Cantina de los Remedios.
If you’re hungry for something to satisfy your palate, never miss out on the ambrosial yet complex Mexican sauce served over enchiladas, tacos, chicken, turkey or vegetables. It surely defines the rich culture of the Mexican people.