Manchamantel Sauce
- Ready In:
- 2hrs
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Serves:
-
2-3
ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup whole dried ancho chile
- 2 quarts water
- 1⁄2 lb roma tomato
- 2 garlic cloves, roasted and peeled
- 1 3⁄4 cups fresh pineapple, diced
- 1⁄2 lb ripe banana
- 1 large green apple, peeled, cored and chopped
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 pinch ground cloves
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon piloncillo or 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons peanut oil or 3 tablespoons lard
directions
- Remove stems and seeds from chiles.
- With a comal or black iron skillet, roast chiles for 5 minutes.
- Shake once or twice and do not allow to blacken.
- Add to the water in a covered pan and simmer on very low heat for 30 minutes to rehydrate.
- Place chiles, tomatoes and remaining ingredients in a blender or food processor and purée.
- If necessary, add a little of the soaking liquid.
- Taste the chile water first; if it is not bitter, use it, otherwise add plain water.
- Add oil or lard to a high-sided pan and heat until almost smoking.
- Refry sauce at a sizzle for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Sherrybeth
Princeton, Louisiana