Red Chile Salsa

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Red Chile Salsa

Makes about 1 1/4 cups

PREP TIME:

15 minutes

TOTAL TIME:

15 minutes

Recipe by Jeanne Kelley

February 2011

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  • 30 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 2-ounce package dried ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded, coarsely torn
  • 3 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add chiles; fry until fragrant and chiles turn light orange, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Transfer to plate; cool. Heat same skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; sauté until golden, about 1 minute. Add 1 cup water; remove from heat. Puree chiles, garlic-water mixture, honey, and cinnamon in blender, adding more water by tablespoonfuls if too thick. Transfer to bowl. Season with salt. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Makes 1 1/4 cups
Prep time: 15 minutes, Total Time: 15 minutes

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