*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                               Fideo Ancho

Recipe By     : Diana Kennedy - Food and Wine Magazine.
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :30:00
Categories    : 
  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4                    ancho chiles -- seeded
   2 1/2  cups          chicken stock
   2      whole         cloves
   1                    garlic clove -- coarsely chopped
     1/8  teaspoon      cumin -- seeds
                        salt
     1/4  cup           vegetable oil
   4      ounces        Fideo / angel hair pasta
                        queso anejo, avocado, quartered limes

1. Cover chiles with water and simmer for five minutes, let soak until 
soft.

2. Pour 1/4 cup of the chicken stock into the blender, add the cloves, 
garlic, and cumin seeds and blend until smooth. season with salt. Add 
one more cup of the stock and the drained chiles blending till smooth.

3. Heat the oil in a large heavy saucepan. Add the pasta and fry tossing 
until it reaches a golden brown color.

4. Add blended ingredients to pasta and fry a few minutes(3) longer 
scraping pan to prevent sticking.

5.Reduce heat to low and cook till pasta is al dente. 5 to 8 minutes.

6. Place in bowls and serve with avocado, cheese, and sprinkled lime 
juice.

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Chile out... MS 8^)