Ancho Chile Sauce
Makes 1 cup
Time 25 min
Create a spicy, smoky chile sauce with just three simple ingredients. Choose your favorite dried chile to control the level of heat in the sauce. Serve with rice and beans or enjoy as a spicy salsa with tortilla chips.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 3 dried ancho or chipotle chiles
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
Method
Remove seeds and stems from chiles.
Place chiles in a medium skillet over medium heat and toast.
Once the skin begins to darken and blister, about 3 to 4 minutes, turn chiles over to toast the other side, 3 to 4 minutes longer.
Place toasted chiles in a small saucepan with garlic and 1 cup water.
Cover and simmer over medium heat until chiles are completely soft, about 10 minutes.
Cool mixture slightly, then purée in a high-speed blender or food processor with cilantro and salt until smooth.
Adjust consistency of sauce with water, if needed.
Enjoy warm or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freeze any extra for longer storage.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 2 tablespoons, 20 calories (5 from fat), 0.5g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 40mg sodium, 4g carbohydrates (1g dietary fiber, 0g sugar), 1g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 3 dried ancho or chipotle chiles
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt