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olla

[aw-lyah, aw-yah, ol-uh] / ˈɔ ljɑ, ˈɔ jɑ, ˈɒl ə /


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Start with a less complex mole like a pipian, mole de olla or a mole verde that doesn’t require as many ingredients as something like a mole negro.

From Salon Jan. 4, 2025

In his later years, Salvador loved to share his secret for a long life: frijoles de la olla, pinto beans in broth with radish and cilantro on the side.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2022

My grandma would be cooking up — and you could smell the café de olla brewing — and my grandpa would be in his typical corner reading the newspaper.

From Salon May 18, 2022

Mexican cooks infuse frijoles negros de olla with chiles for a touch of heat.

From Washington Post Jan. 13, 2022

I longed for the smell and taste of home cooking, especially flour tortillas, frijoles de la olla, and carne con chile.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez



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