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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

Mugs were created in the traditional Oaxacan style with no handles, so that guests could cradle them with both hands and slowly sip hot cafe de olla, or sweet, spiced Mexican coffee.

From New York Times Nov. 9, 2021

“The taquera came out of the trailer, grabbed the plate from me and put frijoles de la olla right on top of them. It was so much better,” Ralat says.

From Washington Post Apr. 19, 2021

Garcia set mugs of hot café de olla and plates of buttered bolillos on the table for her friends.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 15, 2021

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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