Anonymous Tue May 23 19:23:30 2006

3 large dried ancho chilies -- seeded

1 dried Pasilla chile -- seeded

1 large onion

2 cloves garlic -- chopped

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup distilled white vinegar

1-1/2 teaspoons sugar

Cover chilies with hot water, let sit for 15 min. Combine chilies, and 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the

water they were soaking in, onion, garlic, oregano and cumin in a blender and puree.

Saut?the mixture in oil for 5 min add vinegar and sugar and bring to a boil. Reduce heat,

simmer until thick about 5-8 min.