Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      large         dried pasilla chili
   1      can           sliced pimientos -- (4 oz)
   1      tablespoon    olive oil
   1                    chopped garlic clove
   3      tablespoons   dry white wine
   1      teaspoon      lemon juice
     1/4  cup           chicken broth
     1/4  cup           mayonnaise
                        salt
                        pepper

Preparation:

1. Remove and discard stems and seeds from dried pasilla; rinse chili. With scissors, cut the chili in 1/2" pieces. 2. Drain pimientos; pat dry. 3. In a 10-12" frying pan combine olive oil, chili, pimientos and garlic. Stir over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add wine and lemon juice. Stir over high heat until most of the liquid evaporates, about 1 minute. Add chicken broth; boil, uncovered, until liquid is reduced to 1/4 cup, about 2 minutes. Let cool. 4. Whirl mixture in a blender or food processor with mayonnaise until smoothly pureed. Add salt and pepper to taste. Makes 1/2 cup.