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Pati's Mexican Table
The Art of the Mole
Season 6
Episode 607
Pati takes viewers on an in-depth exploration of all things mole. Oaxaca is many varieties mole. Through instruction in her kitchen and exploration while in Oaxaca, she’s going to give viewers the basics of mole, some of its history and importance, and a few of her personal favorite recipes, including Mole verde with pork and white beans, and Almendrado with chicken.
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