Red Seal Cook

Category - Sauces

Mole is typically thickened with which ingredient(s)?
  1. Brown roux
  2. Gelatin (typically from pork)
  3. Nuts and bread (such as tortilla)
  4. Mole is thickened by reduction
Explanation
Answer: C - Mole sauce is usually thickened with tortillas and/or nuts. While both ingredients are usually used in tandem, either ingredient can be used to thicken the sauce. Mole poblano, the most common classic mole, is thickened with a combination of white bread, tortillas and a variety of nuts and seeds.
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