Ancho Ranchero Sauce Recipe

ANCHO RANCHERO SAUCE
 
 Recipe By     :CHEF DU JOUR DEAN FEARING SHOW #DJ9065
 Serving Size  :      Preparation Time :
 Categories    :New Text Import
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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 	    10		      Ancho peppers				                    
 	      5 	       garlic cloves				                      
 	      2 	       tomatoes 				                      
 	      2  tablespoons   olive oil				                      
       1 1/2  cups	   chopped onions				              
 	  1/2  cup	     chopped carrots				                  
 	      1 	       jalapeno, -- seeded and chopped		                      
 	      1  whole	       ear of corn, cut crosswise into -- 4 to 5 rounds               
 	      2 	       corn tortillas, -- cut into 1/2-inch strips                    
 	  1/2  bunch	     cilantro, -- tied together 		                  
       1 1/2  cups	   vegetable or chicken stock -- or broth	              
 						Juice of 3 limes	                                                        
 						Salt			                                                        
 						Maple syrup		                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                 
 
 Seed Ancho peppers, soak in hot water until soft, then puree in a food
processor or blender. Roast
 garlic and tomatoes in a 350 degree oven until softened and darkened in spots.
Heat oil in a medium
 saucepan and saute onions until golden. Add carrots and saute until tender,
about 4 minutes. Add
 roasted garlic and tomatoes, jalapeno, corn, tortilla strips, cilantro and
Ancho puree. Bring to a boil
 and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove and discard corn and cilantro. Strain sauce.
Add lime juice, and
 season to taste with salt and maple syru
 
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