Adobo
- 12 ancho chiles
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
- 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 4 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Toast chiles over gas flame until soft and brown, turning frequently.
- Transfer to saucepan.
- Add vinegar and water.
- Bring to boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer and cook until softened, about 10 minutes.
- Transfer to blender or processor.
- Puree until smooth paste forms.
- Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium high heat.
- Saute until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- Add garlic and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add stock and chile mixture.
- Bring to boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer.
- Cook 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Mix molasses, orange juice, lemon juice and tomato paste in small bowl until smooth.
- Add to sauce.
- Simmer 15 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
chiles, white vinegar, water, olive oil, onions, garlic, ground cumin, chicken, molasses, orange juice, lemon juice, tomato paste
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/adobo-recipe2.html (may not work)