*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                             Ancho Ranchero Sauce

Recipe By     : Chef Du Jour Dean Fearing Show #DJ9065
Serving Size  :      Preparation Time :
Categories    : Sauces

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     10                Ancho peppers
      5  cl            Garlic
      2                Tomatoes
      2  tb            Olive oil
  1 1/2  c             Onions -- chopped
    1/2  c             Carrots -- chopped
      1                Jalapeno -- seeded and chopped
      1                Corn ear -- cut crosswise into
                       - 4 to 5 rounds
      2                Corn tortillas --
                       - cut into 1/2" strips
    1/2  bn            Cilantro -- tied together
  1 1/2  c             Vegetable and/or chicken stock
      2                Limes -- juice of
                       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°F 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
syrup.


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