Ancho-Chile Sauce

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Yield:
1 cup

A perfect filling sauce for roasted poblano peppers.

Ingredients

  • 3 dried ancho peppers

  • 1 ¾ cups homemade or low-sodium chicken stock, skimmed of fat

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

Directions

  1. Toast peppers on hot skillet, turning to brown evenly. Transfer to a bowl; let cool. Slit peppers open; remove stems and seeds. Reserve peppers; discard stems and seeds.

  2. Place stock and toasted peppers in a small saucepan. Add salt and cumin. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to a simmer, and cook 15 minutes until peppers are tender.

  3. Process mixture in a blender until smooth. Reserve until needed. May be made 2 to 3 days ahead and refrigerated. Reheat to serve.

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