Ingredients

6 ancho chiles 

1 cup diced white onion 

2 garlic cloves 

1 cup water 

Coarse salt and ground pepper 

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 

1/4 cup minced golden raisins 

1 cup low-sodium chicken broth 

1 teaspoon white vinegar 

Pinch of sugar 

Preparation

In a medium bowl, cover chiles with boiling water. Let stand until softened, 15 minutes. Drain, stem, and seed chiles, then transfer to a blender with onion, garlic, and water. Puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Pour through a fine-mesh sieve and discard solids. In a medium pot, heat oil over high until shimmering. Add chile mixture, raisins, and broth and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vinegar and sugar. Season to taste with salt and pepper.