A mole often has a fresh element; here, that’s a tomato and onion. There’s typically fat or oil of some sort. Chiles are an essential ingredient, and though most moles call for more than one type, and ...

Tomato >> red or orange bell pepper. White onion >> yellow onion. Neutral oil >> lard. Animal crackers >> 2 tostadas or warmed corn tortillas. Almonds >> hulled pumpkin seeds (pepitas), sunflower ...