Ancho Ranchero Sauce

* Exported from MasterCook II *

ANCHO RANCHERO SAUCE

Recipe By :CHEF DU JOUR DEAN FEARING SHOW #DJ9065
Serving Size : Preparation Time :
Categories :New Text Import

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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10 Ancho peppers
5 garlic cloves
2 tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1 jalapeno, -- seeded and chopped
1 whole ear of corn, cut crosswise into -- 4 to 5 rounds
2 corn tortillas, -- cut into 1/2-inch strips
1/2 bunch cilantro, -- tied together
1 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken stock -- or broth
Juice of 3 limes
Salt
Maple syrup


Seed Ancho peppers, soak in hot water until soft, then puree in a food
processor or blender. Roast
garlic and tomatoes in a 350 degree oven until softened and darkened in spots.
Heat oil in a medium
saucepan and saute onions until golden. Add carrots and saute until tender,
about 4 minutes. Add
roasted garlic and tomatoes, jalapeno, corn, tortilla strips, cilantro and
Ancho puree. Bring to a boil
and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove and discard corn and cilantro. Strain sauce.
Add lime juice, and
season to taste with salt and maple syru

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