Welcome to "Sweet Heat with Rick Martinez." Twice a month, Rick will be bringing you recipes built on this favorite flavor profiles—sweet and heat—from his kitchen in Mazatlán. First up: Mole. One of the most famous sauces in Mexico because of their beautifully complex, smoky-sweet-hot flavor, their velvety smooth texture, and their rich, deep color. Rick created this Mole Sencillo—or “simple mole”—with only 10 ingredients and a handful of steps. Think of it as a starter mole that will help you master the techniques used in making basically any mole. GET THE RECIPE ►► https://f52.co/37T9Oqk

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:51 Simple Ingredients Done Right
07:29 Build That Flavor
08:59 Fry Time
11:20 The Perfect Blend
15:26 Actually, It's Time to Eat!

INGREDIENTS
1 large (123g) Roma tomato, cored
1/4 large (71g) white onion
6 medium (60g) chile ancho, stemmed and seeded
1/3 cup lard or vegetable oil
1/3 cup (22g) animal crackers
1/4 cup (40g) raw almonds
1/4 cup (35g) raisins
1 tablespoon (10g) untoasted sesame seeds
1 whole star anise
2 tablespoons Diamond Crystal or 3 1/2 teaspoons Morton (15g) kosher salt
1 tablespoon (16g) piloncillo or dark brown sugar
1 1/4 ounces (35g) bittersweet chocolate, preferably 75% or more cacao
1 pinch toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

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