1 each ancho chile
1 medium butternut squash, peeled & cubed
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch cayenne
Put the ancho chili in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until chili is soft, about 10 mins. Remove the chili from the liquid.
When cool enough to handle, stem the chili, split it open, and scrape out the seeds. Meanwhile, put the squash in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until the squash is tender, about 10 mins.
Drain well and transfer to a food processor. Add the chili and the cumin and process until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Season with salt and cayenne.
Divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.
Posted: 10/23/2008 12:00:00 AM