Oaxacan Mole Amarillo Sauce Starter & Seasoning
Oaxacan Mole Amarillo Sauce Starter & Seasoning
This is a authentic Mexican-style mole, built from layered chiles, spices, and regional flavor traditions. Each of our 4 mole dry sauce mix blends reflects a different style of mole, giving you the depth and character of these complex sauces without needing to build them from scratch.
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Is this a prepared sauce?
Is this a prepared sauce?
No. This is a jar of blended spices and seasonings that is shelf-stable and ready for you to add to a liquid to make your own fresh sauce in minutes.
Is the flavor authentic?
Is the flavor authentic?
Yes! Our blends are chef-inspired to bring restaurant quality direct to your pantry.
How can I use it?
How can I use it?
Our Mole Starters bring flavors from Mexico into your kitchen so you can get creative. Prepare the mix as directed or incorporate directly into dishes as you would any seasoning blend.
What is Mole Amarillo used for?
Use it as a rich sauce for chicken, pork, vegetables, or rice. Our blend's yellow color comes from annatto seeds and tamarind, which also help give the sauce a softer flavor than other styles of mole.
Ways to Use This Mole Base
- braised chicken, pork, or beef
- served over rice or simple grain bowls
- spooned over roasted vegetables
- used as a sauce for enchiladas or tamales
Not Just for Special Occasions
Mole is often saved for longer meals, but this version is quick and easy on a busy weeknight.
How to Make It
Mix with water or stock, simmer gently, and use as a sauce. Add fresh meat or vegetables and let simmer till done, or serve as a gravy or topper for cooked dishes.
Flavor & Why It Works
This is a brighter, more straightforward mole. It brings warmth and depth without the heavier, layered sweetness of darker moles, so it's easy to use across a variety of everyday dishes.
Quick Ideas
- simmer with shredded chicken for an easy meal
- mix with coconut milk for a Mexican-style curry
- use as a dry rub on beef, pork or chicken
- serve alongside beans or rice
Keep It in Rotation
Make a batch and use it across a few meals. It develops even more flavor as it sits.
Try it in: This recipe is a good first place to start if you want to put this blend to work right away.
This recipe uses a different mole blend, but Mole Amarillo would be equally delicious here with its warm, layered flavor.
