Ancho Chile Sauce

Name: Ancho Chile Sauce
Yield: Makes about 1 1/4 cups
Ingredients: 3 ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded, and torn into pieces; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons (packed) brown sugar; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

November 7, 2012

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 1 1/4 cups

Ingredients

3 ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded, and torn into pieces

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1/2 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons (packed) brown sugar

1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Preparation

Step 1
Place the chiles in a medium metal bowl. Pour enough boiling water over the chiles to cover. Let stand until soft, about 30 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the soaking liquid.
Step 2
Purée the chiles, 3 tablespoons soaking liquid, and the lime juice in a blender until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl. Whisk in the mayonnaise, brown sugar, oregano, rosemary, and cumin. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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