Ancho Chile Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Chiles
Remove the stems and seeds from the ancho chiles. Rinse them under cold water.
2
Soak the Chiles
In a bowl, combine the cleaned ancho chiles and hot water. Let them soak for about 20 minutes until they are soft.
3
Blend the Mixture
Transfer the soaked chiles along with the soaking liquid to a blender. Add garlic, cumin seeds, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
4
Adjust Seasoning
Taste the mixture and adjust salt and pepper as necessary.