Ingredients
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1/2 onion, diced
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6 garlic cloves, minced
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4 tablespoons masa harina
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4 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder
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1/2 teaspoon cumin
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper
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1 teaspoon oregano
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4 cups vegetable stock or 4 cups water, heated
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 teaspoon brown sugar
Instructions
- 1. Heat vegetable oil in saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 3 minutes. Sprinkle in the masa harina and stir constantly as it cooks and turns golden.
- 2. Add the spices and stir for another 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the warm vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and whisk in the tomato paste and sugar.
- 3. Simmer partially covered for 30 minutes, stirring regularly. Season to taste.