Mole Poblano
Puebla's legendary sauce: a dark, complex blend of chiles, chocolate, nuts and spices ladled over turkey or chicken. Ingredients: turkey or chicken, ancho, mulato and pasilla chiles, tomato, onion, garlic, almonds, sesame, raisins, cinnamon, clove, dark chocolate, tortilla, broth. Recipe: 1) Toast and soak the chiles; fry nuts, seeds and spices. 2) Blend everything smooth with broth. 3) Simmer the sauce low for at least an hour until dark and silky. 4) Poach the poultry in it. Serve: with rice and warm tortillas, sesame scattered on top. History: legend says nuns of Puebla invented it in the 17th century for a visiting archbishop; it is served at weddings and feast days.