The Brooklyn Family Bringing Mole to Many

Back in the 1970s, Damiana Bravo’s Brooklyn kitchen smelled like mole all day, every day. Recently arrived from Puebla, Mexico, she sold the special sauce to coworkers craving a taste of home. As word of Damiana’s culinary magic spread, the orders got bigger and bigger. Now, decades later, Damiana, her daughter and granddaughter cook up nearly 2,000 pounds of mole a day at Mole Poblano Asunción Corp. Made from a family recipe and infused with loved, the mole brings a bit of Puebla to supermarkets, bodegas and restaurants all over the New York City tri-state area.
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[@dreammeme1658]

turn on the captions "male sauce is a very special Mexican dish"

[@demomandemopan370]

gay

[@Someone-kf8xe]

It really is My parents havea lot of siblings

[@TheDragonstorm1993]

I saw that too

[@peterouuu]

to whoever has never tried this and is saying it looks gross. try it whenever you have the chance too, made by somebody from puebla or oaxaca. this is one of the best dishes I ever had in my life! you have so many flavors in your mouth it’s really hard to describe. amazing amazing dish when made correctly.

[@FridaFritters]

Tbh aint gonna lie, it's a very acquired taste. I personally don't like black mole cause of the taste of sweetness with savoury but that doesn't mean it's bad. I personally like red and green mole better

[@PP-ky2ji]

@@FridaFritters *acquired

[@FridaFritters]

@@PP-ky2ji thanks

[@billyboycinci]

I live in Mexico City. I've had authentic mole several times. I don't care for it. I appreciate the work, but the flavor (to me) is overrated. It's bitter and overwhelms everything else. I've got some mole in my refrigerator now. I'm making chicken tomorrow. Everyone else can eat it, I'm eating bbq sauce!!

[@doejohn6197]

@@billyboycinci there’s so many kinds of mole though you might really like a non popular one, I personally love encacahuatado mole it’s soooo good! Made with mostly toasted peanuts not bitter at all🥹👍

[@theyappingvoyager]

Growing up eating Mole sauce have MOLded me into the person i am today.

[@montserratzuniga9007]

Oh my goodness it looks EXACTLY like how my grandma makes it. My family is from Oaxaca which is the Mexican state next to Puebla and it takes a lot of love, patience, and time to make mole. It’s something so special to my heart I love this 💕

[@johnnychang4233]

Wishing a lot more years for this wonderful Doñita and her succesful family 😉

[@heythere3780]

Title through me off, but much respect to this family and May God Bless them in their venture.

[@The40Glock1]

Enchiladas de mole🔥🔥🔥

[@dmexikan16]

In Oaxaca Mexico, state is known as land of 7 moles and I'm sure among other names My family makes the red mole which leans more towards the spicy side

[@AthenaGM]

Ay que rico. I bet it taste delish😋

[@andrewberrocal2281]

Grew up on Oaxaca mole Mama is from the state capital.

[@dicksdrugsanddebutantes9305]

My dad is from Durango and they make the sweet kind, its definitely my favorite.

[@unxylene]

Spicy mole for the win.

[@MoxieBeast]

Grew up in Texas and am a new-ish BK transplant. Ive been looking SO hard for good Mexican. Can’t wait to try this place!!! Thankful for them already

[@XYKelseyyy]

Moxie Beast ASMR where in Texas if i may ask ?:)

[@lili-yo6iv]

Hi Moxie Beast Asmr :D I love your videos

[@chocosidronio]

Moxie Beast ASMR Ummm Its not a restaurant,they make mole and package it for stores and restaurants to ressell. Watch the video again.

[@leareed3749]

@@chocosidronio What about their comment says it is or isn't a restaurant? They simply said that they recently found out about this mole company.

[@chocosidronio]

Lea Reed I was replying to Moxie who said she is new and has to try this place....read the comments

[@tosht2515]

Very cool family...so happy for their success. 👍 Took day trip to Puebla when I visited Mexico City and they definitely take their mole seriously. The traditional chicken mole you can get anywhere is super delicious.

[@whole_milkk]

I'm literally on a trip in Mexico right now. XD

[@enmejora6980]

? ?how was your trip

[@annasahlstrom6109]

Mole is a gift from God. I love it so much!

[@enmejora6980]

Me too

[@kyblore]

mole has probably one of the most complex and delicious flavour profiles in the world. absolutely beautiful. and it has chocolate

[@Griffin-eg9zc]

Who else thought the title was about a mole as in the animal

[@Bruno-cv6sl]

Me

[@zulthyr1852]

Who else thought that the title was about a mole as in the Avogadro's number?

[@toasty8547]

Me

[@monicapetitebonita218]

ya

[@mimireich]

@@zulthyr1852 absolutely me

[@georginashanti4605]

You can see the love & dedication that goes into making the mole! It's heart warming to see.

[@msangelofdarkness20]

I never new of this and I live in NYC. My parents are from Puebla, my moms mom made the best mole and I’m really sad that I’ll never be able to taste it or see her again. Watching this made me remember of when we went to the markets to buy the ingredients, her toasting them and just watching her make this for me and my sister when we visited. I wish I was older when I went so I would’ve payed more attention instead of just wandering around but it is what it is. Thank you for making this, maybe one day I’ll find their mole and try it out, since I live the Bronx.

[@pwl3205]

Love the family united-ness! Absolutely a joy to watch, using something from your heritage and turning it into a business! 👍👍

[@mayracantero3972]

I've had never seen such dark mole sauce in my life. Pipian is my favorite style/flavor for mole though

[@user-ke4kz3in9j]

Beautiful story, beautiful souls, beautiful food!

[@DianaPerez-dp2mq]

It's amazing to see this tradition still going! I know my dad will want to try some if we go to Brooklyn ^^

[@ganjagun3997]

I just ate their mole a few days ago ! It was delicious.its interesting to see the people behind it 👍👍

[@eilissmith8591]

I’m from Ireland I’ve never had mole, but it sounds delicious. When I read the title I wondered, why are they bringing a mole to see many people?

[@PP-ky2ji]

Lmao its an acquired taste due to the complexity of the flavors. Most people don't enjoy salty , sweet , savoury food in one dish. I had a plate today and its the only recipe i have liked. Btw im Mexican and have tried many. Sheep stomach also an acquired taste super popular in Mexico.

[@peepeeman7120]

As a Mexican, I'm so glad you're interested in our food! If you have the chance please try a dish, specially with hot tortillas and other preferences :)

[@yadiraavina9188]

I love mole my aily is from puebla tehuitzingo..i love you guys keep it up the good work.when ever im in new york im going for some...i feel like theyre my family ..

[@CelinaTabbi]

dang I should really stop watching food videos before school... great now I’m hungry

[@vi8124]

And I just literally finished eating my mole with chicken and rice plate lol😋

[@royalanempire2965]

The best way to eat it.

[@leponpon6935]

"THE ENTIRE TRI-STATE AREA!!!!!!" by Dr. Doofenshmirtz 😂🤣 from p&f.

[@nukestar9051]

U the best XD

[@Drofthing]

I'm sure the thumbnail and title confused others as well.

[@manuelperusquia4443]

There are several legends that surround the creation of this stew, one of them the most famous is the one that ensures that the mole was created in the Santa Rosa Convent in 1681 by Sor Andrea de la Asunción. According to what they say in the convent, the nun created the mole with divine inspiration. The aroma that arose when preparing it spread throughout the place and it was so incredible that the Mother Superior broke her vow of silence by exclaiming: "Sister, what a good mole!" The other nuns laughed and corrected the mother saying: "It is said muele (grinds)." On the other hand, they say that the mole was created by accident at a dinner that was going to be made for the bishop. The legend says that Fray Pascual - hours before the banquet - was going to put some chili peppers and ingredients in the cupboard, but accidentally stumbled into the pot where the turkey was cooked (which was going to be served at dinner) and that's how the mix was created. We do not know the veracity of these legends, because mole is a complete dish whose sophistication is not improvised and with the passage of time the recipe has been perfected and not only by the ingredients but also by the history and culture that it entails generation after generation . The ingredients of mole vary and in each house they do it differently, but what they always carry (at least in Puebla) is: ancho chili, mulato chili, pasilla chili, chipotle, cloves, allspice, cumin, cinnamon, anise, chocolate, peanut, almond, pecan, seeds, sesame, raisins, tomato, tomato, garlic and onion. Let's say that this is the base, then everyone grinds it and season it in their own way.

[@rudeboymon3177]

Mole is an easy thing to mess up, but when its good.. Oh boy!!

[@Jay-ft5ys]

For those of you who are trying to find a comparison to mole. I would say mole is a Mexican sauce much like gravy that is used in America. Although mole can have different consistencies. And various colors.

[@malirabbit6228]

I really love Grandma!

[@XYKelseyyy]

Reminds me of my grandma , makes real good mole also :) we're from porvenir Mexico , settled in el Paso. Still so close to home we can smell the mole from here :)

[@ajisenramen888]

Grandmas are the best cooks 💖

[@JuniperJupiter]

*hears ingredients* It sounds across between a dinner and a dessert, lol ❤️

[@daniellypadron9902]

Omg I love mole its my favorite thing to eat that my mom makes

[@franlexjos]

Y los platanos!!!! ☺️👍🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@leopardkind9294]

Wow, I live in Bushwick too. I'm going to pick one up. Looks amazing

[@IWillScoop]

Of course this video is uploaded the day after I left from my NYC vacation!

[@titaniumleaf]

Typical. Hope you had a wonderful time

[@PabeLg91]

Dang that sucks ☹️

[@oisincasey3710]

*ExCuSe mE tUrN tHiS pLaNe aRrOuNd, I wAnT mY mOle!!!* XD

[@rudydel818]

I need this right now

[@civilusa1675]

IM FROM PUEBLA TOO!! ARRIBA PUEBLA

[@zackbarrera3835]

Mom makes this is really good

[@Michaeltarantio87]

POWERFUL

[@sabaidee5587]

Never tried mole, I'm in Europe. O wish to try it.😊

[@kurlykurlz614]

Good job!

[@tymina1569]

Yummy, I need to buy some mole quick !

[@actinopterygiis]

this is so cute

[@monsignor2943]

Yeah grandma!!!

[@AmissAttire]

✨Brautiful✨

[@jesusdelcarmen8207]

Muy buen video , Talvez su receta seria mejor con casuelas de barro para el toque final .

[@davidramirez6896]

That grandma made it!!!

[@unleashingpotential-psycho9433]

Great story! 👍🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@GracieJ7Diamonds]

I want to eat lunch with them! ❤️

[@njf1175]

Cool

[@vladimirmagno1427]

God bless

[@TheGranti7a]

❤️❤️❤️

[@AzlianaLyana]

Homemade mole! Taste delicious :)

[@steffaniezamudio5841]

When ever my mom would make mole I wouldn't eat it because I thought it looked weird 😂

[@KnightSlasher]

He is a part of the family now he should be happy

[@cartoonymoose6212]

Exactly 110,00 views... Now that’s epic

[@lohphat]

As a recent transplant from Alta California, I miss good dark mole. Now to find where to get some of this!

[@derp3607]

Really proud and if you havent tasted mole or any mexicsn food u dont have a LIFE

[@nicoladellino8124]

Respecto

[@lemonpeels6604]

I hate mole but my boyfriends family inhales it! I honestly try to eat it with them to be nice to abuelita but I feel like it’s written all over my face when I start breaking a sweat trying to finish my 2nd bite 😭 It’s not for me but I am glad it is doing well in the US!

[@Beano_Bryan]

I love mole when my mom makes it❤️

[@MrEduardopplalo]

nice and delicious

[@angelavila9452]

Just to let everyone know mole is mexicos national dish. 😋 my favorite is mole negro

[@justinngam4901]

holy mole

[@elitherock1307]

Justin Ngam How funny

[@elitherock1307]

But srsly I’m laughing rn

[@visentesolorzano1760]

No you're not

[@elitherock1307]

visente solorzano yes I was

[@slosher6394]

Dope

[@jessstuart7495]

I'm confused. Do they fry the onions and garlic in the oil, then use the infused oil in the mole? Do they use the fried onions and garlic in the mole too?

[@ivannovotny4552]

What about old-fashioned glass mason jars?

[@1southernitalian]

Where is the link to buy it?

[@-frostyfire-5449]

mole grandma👍

[@manofculture8848]

I thought this was gonna be about how one mole multiplied and infested Brooklyn

[@reckoner1839]

I wanna know what does it taste like

[@joseromanruiz9063]

When i saw the title i think about Brooklyn Nine nine

[@charliehernandez193]

Where in Brooklyn are they located adress ?

[@NataliDali]

📣 DAILY word/phrase 🤷🎓 🖋 word-of-mouth

[@Gabbyotz]

I clicked on this thinking mole is mold because of the thumbnail o_o

[@jaimeruiz8208]

Gabby otz yo me too lol😂

[@Gabbyotz]

@@jaimeruiz8208 hahhahahahha

[@joncastillian8389]

In Spain we love Mole and many of our homes reproduce it, we love Mexican food!

[@kylem1112]

@commander Wolffe duh... why do you think they speak spanish? before it was mexico it was called new spain.

[@Sofia2crazy]

@commander Wolffe like hundreds of years ago...

[@Leizyyz]

Nice

[@JavenarchX]

I have all the chilli's to make a good molé, I just need to get cracking

[@president-for-life]

but is it approved by FDA tho?

[@takayanagi-senseissurprise2104]

WHO MADE THE CAPTIONS?!

[@surendaniel]

Who else kept hearing Austin powers

[@mercce6750]

So is this the Mexican version of Masala?

[@JohnSmith-lk9fv]

Mercce kind of but mole focuses a little more on being sweet in general. But the spiciness level could vary like with the masalas.

[@qrstw]

Masala is the indian version of mole

[@dmexikan16]

Just like curry in a way

[@dicksdrugsanddebutantes9305]

Pretty much, a lot of ingredients and spices, but overall both are delicious!

[@catdog8751]

would it be sweet salty spicy or sour?

[@Spaaceboyz]

It will always be sweet never sour

[@alanrendon3388]

Spicy and sometimes sweet.

[@abadia2771]

باعشن 😁

[@summerlatter4868]

What do you eat mole with?

[@symebosymebo7263]

rice, tortillas beef

[@Sofia2crazy]

Meats, you cook separately chicken/turkey/etc and then serve it with mole, and separately beans and rice.

[@umok9654]

I’ve never had it

[@enmejora6980]

I'm Mexican but I recommend it

[@gamingmusicandjokesandabit1240]

Just wait until the view count gets to 6.02*10^23 views 🙂

[@npeace312]

Bet is smells amazing in there

[@ti5866]

Mehico

[@winonavalentina6206]

I thought the title meant mole (birthmark)

[@abouttogiveyasomefacts5574]

Winona VH me too I thought it said Brooklyn brings the mole to Mary and I was like what the heck

[@nazee7946]

what dishes suits best with mole?

[@ripdajacker23]

Mole is the main dish, traditionally. Normally it’s poured over meat, chicken, pork, turkey, etc. Mole over chicken with a side of red rice is how I grew up eating it... there are a lot of mole types too, variations include different colors, flavor profiles and sweetness!

[@msangelofdarkness20]

Nazee definitely rice, you can also pair those with beans. You can add meat to the mole too my family usually puts chicken in it. The rice and beans, hard boiled eggs, and sometimes if we have the ingredients chiles poblanos. It’s a big chile that’s toasted(?) to get the skin off. Then if you want you add cheese in it, you put it in an egg batter (whites are whipped and some yolk is added too) then fried. Mole can definitely become into a really big dish.

[@nazee7946]

awesome! thanks

[@francescomauro6051]

But how do you use it?! It’s a sauce to eat with food or you use it to make food?

[@shaunlobo940]

someone tell what it is

[@fikrienordin2390]

Holy guacaMOLE...

[@JayyyNz]

What does it taste like and what is it for?

[@Directo13]

Depends on the mole. They are various types. Mole negro, rojo, poblano, almendrado (my fave), and many more. Buy mostly a tangy and lightly sweet flavor. It can go whit most meats and I really love rice mixed whit mole in a tortilla for tacos.

[@ERROR-xs4dx]

Male sauce [Insert lenny face]

[@somerandombox1989]

Rex Paul Namang ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@indilbibblebones6430]

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@user-ix7iu4wf8o]

so mole = spicy chocolate almond spice spread ?

[@msangelofdarkness20]

D I wouldn’t consider it a spread. Although my mom would just put some of it in bread and eat it. It’s kind of like soup??? They do come in small packages but you just add water in it and can put it in a big pot. You can add meat to it, pair it with rice or other ingredients too.

[@bsidethebox]

Yeah the word covers a wide range of sauces--I think the word used to just mean "sauce" (think "guaca-mole"), but I think of it as more like a thick curry as opposed to what a European or American might think of as 'sauce'. But you don't eat JUST mole--it often has chunks of meat simmered in it, or it's poured over meat, or you eat it with rice or tortilla or something.

[@vishnuag2510]

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