*  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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