*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             Red Chili Sauce

Recipe By     : Holiday Celebrations
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Mexican Cuisine                  Sauces & Condiments

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  12      dried         ancho chili peppers
          1/2 to 1      dried or canned chipotle chili pepper -- optional
   3      cups          hot water
     1/4  tesa          dried oregano -- crushed
   2      cloves        garlic -- minced
     3/4  teaspoon      salt

Wash ancho chili peppers; pat dry.  Roast, half at a time, in a heavy skillet
over medium heat until they become fragrant & pliable, about 2 to 4 minutes,
turning once or twice.  Remove from skillet.  Cover with a damp towel and let
steam for 5 minutes.  Cut off tops, open, and remove seeds.

Place ancho chili peppers and dried chipotle, if using, in a blender
container or food processor bowl.  Add hot water and let stand about 5
minutes to soften.  Add oregano, garlic, and salt.  Cover and process at low
speed until nearly smooth.  Press mixture through a sieve, discarding solids.
 Transfer to a medium saucepan; bring to boiling.  Reduce heat and simmer,
uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes or until reduced to 2 1/2 cups.

Use on "Breakfast Burritos."

Sauce can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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