*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                           Coffee-Poblano Sauce

Recipe By     : frm. Bon Appetit/?date?
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chiles                           Sauces/Pestos

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      large         poblano chile
   2      tablespoons   olive oil
     1/4  cup           onion -- minced
   1      teaspoon      tomato paste
   2 1/3  cups          canned beef broth
     2/3  cup           fresh orange juice
   2      tablespoons   fresh lime juice
   2      tablespoons   golden brown sugar
   2      tablespoons   mild-flavored (light) molasses
   2      teaspoons     instant espresso powder
   2      teaspoons     orange peel -- grated
   1 1/2  teaspoons     lime peel -- grated
     1/2  teaspoon      cumin -- ground
   2      teaspoons     cornstarch
   2      teaspoons     fresh cilantro -- chopped

Roast and peel chile.  Peel, seed, and finely chop.

Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.  Add chile and onion and
saute 3 minutes.  Mix in tomato paste.  Add 2 cups broth, orange juice, lime
juice, sugar, molasses, espresso powder, orange peel, lime peel and cumin.
Boil gently until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, stirring occasionally, about 20
minutes.

Mix cornstarch and remaining 1/3 cup broth in small bowl.  Add to sauce and
boil until slightly thickened, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes.  Mix in
cilantro.

Can be made one day ahead.  Cover and refrigerate.  Rewarm before using.

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NOTES : untested

Sez this sauce is served over steaks that have been seasoned with cumin,
cloves, nutmeg, and onion powder and then sauteed.  Hmmm...interesting, neh?