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chimole

🇧🇿 A dish from Belize

chimole, a dish from Belize
AlejandroLinaresGarcia · CC BY-SA 4.0

Mole is a traditional sauce and marinade originally used in Mexican cuisine.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsdried chiles, charred spices, garlic, onion, tomato, meat, masa or thickener
🔥Cooking methodchiles charred until blackened, then simmered into a dark stew
👅Flavour & stylesmoky, deeply savory, dark and spiced
🕒When it’s eatenfestive, special-occasion main dish

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Frequently asked questions

Where does chimole come from?
chimole is a dish that originated in Belize.
What is chimole?
Mole is a traditional sauce and marinade originally used in Mexican cuisine.