Cannabis Mole Negro

Name: Cannabis Mole Negro
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 130 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 6 piece Mulato chiles (stemmed, seeded); 4 piece Ancho chiles; 3 piece Pasilla chiles; 2 piece Chipotle in adobo; 60 g Cannabis butter; 80 g Dark chocolate—70% (chopped); 2 piece Tomatoes (roasted); 1 piece Onion (roasted); 5 cloves Garlic (roasted); 60 g Sesame seeds; 60 g Pumpkin seeds; 1 piece Tortilla (stale, toasted); 2 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Cinnamon; 3 piece Cloves; 1 L Chicken broth; 1 tsp Salt; 1500 g Chicken (halved, for the dish)

Savory | Medium | May 6, 2026

Prep 40 min

Cook 1 hr 30 min

Total 2 hr 10 min

Servings 8 servings

Difficulty Medium

Ingredients 18

Ingredients

6 piece 6 piece Mulato chiles (stemmed, seeded)
4 piece 4 piece Ancho chiles
3 piece 3 piece Pasilla chiles
2 piece 2 piece Chipotle in adobo
60 g 2.1 oz Cannabis butter
80 g 2.8 oz Dark chocolate—70% (chopped)
2 piece 2 piece Tomatoes (roasted)
1 piece 1 piece Onion (roasted)
5 cloves 5 cloves Garlic (roasted)
60 g 2.1 oz Sesame seeds
60 g 2.1 oz Pumpkin seeds
1 piece 1 piece Tortilla (stale, toasted)
2 tsp 2 tsp Cumin
1 tsp 1 tsp Cinnamon
3 piece 3 piece Cloves
1 L 1 L Chicken broth
1 tsp 1 tsp Salt
1500 g 52.9 oz Chicken (halved, for the dish)

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Instructions

1

Dry-roast chiles in a skillet for 2 min. Soak in water for 15 min.
2

Dry-roast sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, spices, and tortilla.
3

Blend everything in a food processor with tomatoes, onion, and garlic.
4

Heat cannabis butter in a large pot. Stir in purée. Sauté for 5 min. until deep and fragrant.
5

Gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil.
6

Stir in chocolate until dissolved.
7

Simmer on low heat for 60 min. until mole is thick and glossy.
8

Cook chicken in mole or fry separately and spoon mole over top. Serve with rice.

Pro Tips

Cannabis butter when roasting the chile paste—this is the heart of mole character.
Add chocolate after simmering—stirred in too early it becomes bitter.
Mole freezes for months—making a large batch is worthwhile.

Nutrition (estimated per serving)

320

Calories

18g

Fat

22g

Carbs

12g

Protein

Based on category averages. THC content depends on your strain and infusion method.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do edibles take to kick in?

Cannabis edibles typically take 30–90 minutes to kick in, depending on your metabolism, body weight, and whether you've eaten recently. Always wait at least 2 hours before consuming more to avoid overconsumption.

How do I calculate the THC dosage for Cannabis Mole Negro?

Use our THC Edibles Calculator to calculate the exact THC mg per serving based on your strain's potency and the amount of cannabis used. A common starting dose for beginners is 5–10 mg THC per serving.

How do I store Cannabis Mole Negro leftovers?

Store cannabis edibles in an airtight container, refrigerated, for up to 5 days. Always label clearly with the THC content and keep away from children and pets.

What is the best cannabis strain for cooking edibles?

For cooking, strains with a balanced THC/CBD ratio and earthy, herbal flavor profiles work best. Popular choices include Blue Dream, Pineapple Express, and Girl Scout Cookies. Always decarboxylate before infusing.

Recipe Author Marcus Reid Reviewed for correct dosing, preparation & flavor accuracy. Verified by James K., Editor-in-Chief.

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