Coffee-Poblano Sauce

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Coffee-Poblano Sauce

Recipe By : frm. Bon Appetit/?date?
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Chiles Sauces/Pestos

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 large poblano chile
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup onion -- minced
1 teaspoon tomato paste
2 1/3 cups canned beef broth
2/3 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons golden brown sugar
2 tablespoons mild-flavored (light) molasses
2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
2 teaspoons orange peel -- grated
1 1/2 teaspoons lime peel -- grated
1/2 teaspoon cumin -- ground
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons fresh cilantro -- chopped

Roast and peel chile. Peel, seed, and finely chop.

Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add chile and onion and
saute 3 minutes. Mix in tomato paste. Add 2 cups broth, orange juice, lime
juice, sugar, molasses, espresso powder, orange peel, lime peel and cumin.
Boil gently until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, stirring occasionally, about 20
minutes.

Mix cornstarch and remaining 1/3 cup broth in small bowl. Add to sauce and
boil until slightly thickened, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. Mix in
cilantro.

Can be made one day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm before using.

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NOTES : untested

Sez this sauce is served over steaks that have been seasoned with cumin,
cloves, nutmeg, and onion powder and then sauteed. Hmmm...interesting, neh?