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Ingredients

  • 1 small ancho chili
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 small clove garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste

Method

  • Stem the chili, break it open and shake out all of the seeds.
  • Bring a small saucepan of water to the boil.
  • Lower the heat, add the chili and simmer until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Drain and let cool.
  • Use a small knife to scrape the flesh of the chili from the skin.
  • Chop the chili until it forms a paste.
  • You should have about 1 1/2 teaspoons.
  • In a small bowl, cream together the chili and the butter.
  • Stir in the garlic and salt.
  • Use immediately or store in the refrigerator.