Ancho Chili Sauce
Add a deep, flavorful spice to any dish with this sauce. This chili sauce features two kinds of chili, white wine and a touch of anise.
Ingredients
- 3 dried ancho chile peppers
- 1/4 cup corn oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon roasted Sichuan peppercorns
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 6 cup chicken stock
- 3-4 star anise
- 1 coarse or kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
makes about 4 cups. Soak the chili peppers in hot water to cover for about 30 minutes or until soft, when soft drain and puree and set aside. (I keep the water to add to broth) Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and cook over high heat until soft and golden. Add the jalapeno peppers and the Sichuan peppercorns, and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the wine and the pureed chiles, and boil for about 5 minutes or until the wine is almost evaporated. Add the remaining ingredients. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered , for about 30 minutes or until reduced by about half. Strain the sauce and keep warm. Any remaining sauce can be stored in the fridge for 1 week or frozen for up to 3 months.