Manchamantel Sauce Recipe

Name: Manchamantel Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
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

Servings: persons

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

1
Remove stems and seeds from chiles.
2
With a comal or black iron skillet, roast chiles for 5 minutes.
3
Shake once or twice and do not allow to blacken.
4
Add to the water in a covered pan and simmer on very low heat for 30 minutes to rehydrate.
5
Place chiles, tomatoes and remaining ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree.
6
If necessary, add a little of the soaking liquid.
7
Taste the chile water first; if it is not bitter, use it, otherwise add plain water.
8
Add oil or lard to a high-sided pan and heat until almost smoking.
9
Refry sauce at a sizzle for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup whole dried ancho chile, 2 quarts water, 1/2 lb roma tomato, 2 garlic cloves, roasted and peeled, and more.

Yes, Manchamantel Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Manchamantel Sauce

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