Fideo Ancho

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Fideo Ancho

Recipe By : Diana Kennedy - Food and Wine Magazine.
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :30:00
Categories :
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 ancho chiles -- seeded
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
2 whole cloves
1 garlic clove -- coarsely chopped
1/8 teaspoon cumin -- seeds
salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
4 ounces Fideo / angel hair pasta
queso anejo, avocado, quartered limes

1. Cover chiles with water and simmer for five minutes, let soak until
soft.

2. Pour 1/4 cup of the chicken stock into the blender, add the cloves,
garlic, and cumin seeds and blend until smooth. season with salt. Add
one more cup of the stock and the drained chiles blending till smooth.

3. Heat the oil in a large heavy saucepan. Add the pasta and fry tossing
until it reaches a golden brown color.

4. Add blended ingredients to pasta and fry a few minutes(3) longer
scraping pan to prevent sticking.

5.Reduce heat to low and cook till pasta is al dente. 5 to 8 minutes.

6. Place in bowls and serve with avocado, cheese, and sprinkled lime
juice.

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Chile out... MS 8^)