Smoky Pasilla-Tomatillo Sauce
- 2 large pasilla de Oaxaca chiles (1/2 ounces)stemmed, seeded and wiped clean
- 2 large black pasilla chiles (1/2 ounces)stemmed, seeded and wiped clean
- 1/2 pound tomatilloshusked, rinsed and quartered
- 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
- Kosher salt
- In a medium skillet, toast the chiles over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until pliable and blistered in spots, about 1 minute.
- Add the tomatillos, onion, garlic, brown sugar and chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Cover partially and simmer over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are very soft, about 20 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a blender and let cool slightly, then puree until smooth.
- Strain the sauce through a fine sieve and season with salt.
- Serve warm.
chiles, black pasilla chiles, white onion, garlic, brown sugar, chicken, kosher salt
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/smoky-pasilla-tomatillo-sauce (may not work)