Teotitlán-Style Black Mole (Mole negro de Teotitlán)

Teotitlán-Style Black Mole (Mole negro de Teotitlán)

by | Jul 5, 2021 | Recipes, Sauces

Mole negro is the state dish of Oaxaca, the king of moles. It also happens to be the most difficult to make. People pride themselves on their own different touches, and family recipes are passed down as heirlooms. Market stands specializing in moles all proclaim that...
Chicken in Almond Sauce (Almendrado de pollo)

Chicken in Almond Sauce (Almendrado de pollo)

by | Jul 28, 2017 | Main Dishes, Recipes

Chicken in Almond Sauce (Almendrado de pollo) This chicken in almond sauce was the first dish I ever ate in Oaxaca, at a little stand in the Mercado 20 de noviembre in Oaxaca City. It was the start of my love affair with Oaxacan food. The sauce was rich and full of...