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Asian Ancho Chile Sauce

Here's how you make Asian Ancho Chile Sauce
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 30m
  • Cook: 40m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 3 dried ancho chile peppers
  • 1/4 cup oil (corn oil)
  • 4 ounces yellow onion, chopped (1/2 onion)
  • 2 jalapeño peppers, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoons peppercorns (Sichuan)
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 4 star anise
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoon water
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Soak the chile peppers in hot water for about 30 minutes, or until soft. Then drain and puree; set aside.

  • Step 2: Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and cook over medium high heat until soft and golden. Add jalapeños and Sichuan peppercorns, and cook for 1 or 2 minutes.

  • Step 3: Add the wine and the pureed chiles and boil for about 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients. Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncover for about 30 minutes, or until reduced about half.

  • Step 4: Strain the sauce and keep warm.

  • Step 5: Any remaining sauce can be stored in the fridge for a week.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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