Red Chile-tomato Sauce - Vegetarian

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 ancho chilies
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large red onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon dried mexican oregano
• 1 cup dry wine
• 1 (16 ounce) can plum tomatoes, pureed
• 2 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock)
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan. add chilies, remove from heat and let sit for 30 minutes.
• 2 remove stems and seeds, place in food processor with 1/4 cup of the soaking liquid and puree until smooth.
• 3 heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. add onions and cook until soft. add garlic and cook for 1 minute. add cumin and oregano and cook for 1 minute. add ancho puree and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
• 4 add wine, tomatoes and stock and cook for 25 to 20 minutes or until slightly thickened. season with salt and pepper, to taste.