Mole (MO-leh): A Composite Dish of Mexican Cuisine
Mole is one of the most representative of Mexican dishes . This Mexican main dish par excellence, illustrates “culinary synchrony,” where pre-Hispanic, European and even Arab ingredients are combined (in the latter case, sesame seeds and almonds). Mole is one of the most representative of Mexican Dishes Chile is the mainstay of many traditional dishes , as well as a symbol of identity in Mexico; it is one of the key ingredients in Mexican cuisine along with corn, squash and beans. Countless dishes incorporate it, including mole, which dates back to pre-Columbian times. Chile is one of the key ingredients in Mexican Cuisine The word “mole” comes from the nahua "mulli," which means stew or mixture, alluding to the sauce. We find the mention of “mole” (or “pipían”) as early as in the 16 th Century in “The General History of Nueva España Things, or The Florentine Codex,” by Fray Bernardino de Saghún. Over time, new ingredients were added to the mix. ...