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ancho chile paste in a bowl.

Ancho Chile Sauce

Amy Duska
How to re-hydrate ancho chiles to make ancho chile sauce.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 1
Calories 3 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 dried peppers
  • 6 cups water
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Remove the stems from the dried peppers. (Remove the seeds if you want less heat)
  • Place them in a heat safe bowl and cover with boiling water. Let sit for 20-30 minutes, until the peppers have become soft
  • Put the peppers and a two tablespoons of the steeping water into a blender and puree until smooth. Add salt to taste.

Notes

Store in a covered container in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Keyword ancho chili sauce, rehydrate dried peppers