Ancho Chile Sauce

By drinkfairy

Ingredients

• 3 dried ancho chile pepper pods
• 1/4 cup corn oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2-3 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
• 1 Tbsp. peppercorns, ground
• 1/2 cup white wine, optional
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 3-4 anise
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. freshly ground white pepper
• 1 Tbsp. cornstarch, mixed with 2 Tbsp. water

Preparation

Step 1

Soak the chili peppers in hot water to cover for about 30 minutes or until soft, when soft drain and puree and set aside. Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and cook over high heat until soft and golden. Add the jalapeno peppers 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.