Smoky Ancho Aioli Recipe Seriously Good Spicy Mayo

Ingredients

• 2 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded (approximately 20g)
• 1 cup (240 ml) hot water
• 1 cup (240 ml) good quality mayonnaise
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (approximately 6g)
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1-2 teaspoons Ancho Chile Paste (or 1-2 teaspoons ancho chile powder)
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (1g)
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (1.5g), or to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (0.3g), or to taste