Recipe information
Yield
Makes about 1 1/4 cups
Ingredients
3
ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded, and torn into pieces
2
tablespoons fresh lime juice
1
/2 cup mayonnaise
2
tablespoons (packed) brown sugar
1
tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1
teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1
/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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Preparation
Step 1
Place the chiles in a medium metal bowl. Pour enough boiling water over the chiles to cover. Let stand until soft, about 30 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the soaking liquid.
Step 2
Purée the chiles, 3 tablespoons soaking liquid, and the lime juice in a blender until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl. Whisk in the mayonnaise, brown sugar, oregano, rosemary, and cumin. Season to taste with salt and pepper.