Salsa de chile colorado

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4Ancho chiles, wiped clean,
Seeded, and stemmed
4Pasilla chiles, wiped clean,
Seeded, and stemmed
2cupsHot chicken stock
3Cloves garlic
1tablespoonOregano
1tablespoonCumin
1tablespoonRed wine vinegar
1Tomato, chopped
Coarse salt, to taste
2tablespoonsVegetable oil
Freshly ground black pepper
To taste

Directions

On a comal, over a mediumhigh heat, toast the chiles until fragrant, about 30 to 60 seconds. Cover with the chicken stock and allow to soften, about

20 minutes.

In a blender, place the chiles and stock. Blend until chopped. Add the garlic, oregano, cumin, vinegar, tomato, and salt and pepper. Blend until very smooth.

Over a medium heat, in a heavy skillet, heat the oil. Pour the sauce into the oil and cook for about 10 minutes.

Yield: about 3 cups

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