Ancho Chili Paste Recipe

Ingredients

5 dried ancho chile peppers
2 cups hot water

Serves / Yields

1 cup

Preparation Instructions

Pour hot water over five dried ancho chile peppers. Soak until chilies are soft. Rinse chilies, discard stems and remove seeds. Place in blender or food processor and grind into a paste. Add more water if needed.

Credit

This recipe was provided by The Spice House.

Cuisines, Courses and Ingredients

BBQ, Mexican, Sauce, Spice, Spice Blend

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After blending the Ancho peppers create a roux with 2 tbs shortening and 2 tbs flour. Add blended peppers, 1 tbs sugar and 1 tsp salt and stir until it thickens. Makes great enchilada sauce.

~ Comment by Paul A. who would make this recipe again.

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