Ancho Sauce

Procedure

1. Toast the chiles lightly in a dry skillet until softened. Split open. Remove and discard seeds and core.
2. Soak chiles about 30 minutes in enough hot water to cover. Drain.
3. Combine chiles, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, and water or stock in a blender. Blend to a smooth purée.
4. Heat the oil in a saucepan and add the chile pu