Ancho Chili Sauce
- 2 cups very hot water
- 3 dried ancho chilies,* stemmed, seeded, torn into pieces
- 3 large fresh poblano chilies** (about 10 ounces)
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- Combine 2 cups hot water and ancho chilies in medium bowl.
- Let stand until chilies soften, about 30 minutes.
- Drain, reserving soaking liquid.
- Meanwhile, char poblano chilies directly over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides.
- Enclose in paper bag; let stand 10 minutes.
- Peel, seed, and coarsely chop chilies.
- Place drained ancho chilies, 1/2 cup reserved soaking liquid, chopped poblano chilies, cream, honey, and vinegar in blender.
- Puree until smooth, adding more soaking liquid by tablespoonfuls if sauce is too thick.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- (Can be made 1 day ahead.
- Cover and chill.
- Rewarm before serving.)
- Place sauce in small bowl.
- *Available at Latin American markets and some supermarkets.
- **Fresh green chilies, often called pasillas; available at Latin American markets and some supermarkets.
very hot water, ancho chilies, poblano chilies, whipping cream, honey, red wine vinegar
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/ancho-chili-sauce-107879 (may not work)