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Title: Ancho Sauce
Categories: Sauce Spicy Mexican
Yield: 2 Servings

12 Dried ancho chilies
1tsSalt (or to taste)
2cBoiling water
1tsDried oregano
1cPeeled, seeded and finely chopped tomatoes
3/4tsGround cumin
1/4tsTumeric
2mdGarlic cloves, minced

Seed and stem chilies under cold running water. Break into one-inch pieces. Place in medium bowl. Add boiling water and soak one hour.

Strain chilies through sieve, reserving liquid. Add tomatoes, garlic, salt, oregano, cumin and tumeric, and blend well. Pour mixture into heavy small saucepan. Add one cup reserved soaking liquid. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce thickens and coats spoon, ten to fifteen minutes. Serve at room temperature. From Bon Appetit, Dec '85.

Makes 2 cups

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