Chipotle Sauce
Notes: If making ahead, cover and chill up to 1 day.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
In a bowl, combine chipotles and 2 cups hot water. Let stand until chipotles are soft, 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 2
2
Pull off and discard chili stems, seeds, and veins. Also discard the soaking water.
Step 3
3
Meanwhile, in a 10- to 12-inch frying pan, combine 1 teaspoon butter and onion. Stir often over high heat until onion is limp, about 1 minute. Add chipotles and chicken broth.
Step 4
4
Scrape mixture into a blender. Whirl until very smooth. Return to pan and stir over high heat until simmering, about 3 minutes, then add lemon juice and remaining butter. Remove from heat and stir until butter melts. Season to taste with salt. Use hot, warm, or at room temperature.
Step 5
5
Nutritional analysis per tablespoon.
Ingredients
1/2 cup (about 1 1/2 oz.) dried chipotle chilies
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped onion or white part of leeks
1 cup fat-skimmed chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt
Directions
Step 1
1
In a bowl, combine chipotles and 2 cups hot water. Let stand until chipotles are soft, 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 2
2
Pull off and discard chili stems, seeds, and veins. Also discard the soaking water.
Step 3
3
Meanwhile, in a 10- to 12-inch frying pan, combine 1 teaspoon butter and onion. Stir often over high heat until onion is limp, about 1 minute. Add chipotles and chicken broth.
Step 4
4
Scrape mixture into a blender. Whirl until very smooth. Return to pan and stir over high heat until simmering, about 3 minutes, then add lemon juice and remaining butter. Remove from heat and stir until butter melts. Season to taste with salt. Use hot, warm, or at room temperature.
Step 5
5
Nutritional analysis per tablespoon.
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