GUAJILLO CHILE SAUCE

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The Guajillo, Ancho and Hot New Mexico chiles gives this sauce it's deep and smoky flavor. The heat is present but isn't over the top, allowing you to adjust heat in recipes that use chile sauce.

Provided by Chef Jeff S.

Categories     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

9 guajillo chilies, stemmed, seeded and rinsed
2 ancho chilies, stemmed, seeded and rinsed
2 hot new mexico peppers, stemmed, seeded and rinsed
2 garlic cloves
2 teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted and ground
1 teaspoon dried oregano, ground
2 -3 teaspoons adobo seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups chicken stock

Steps:

  • Start 6-8 cups of water boiling.
  • Put chilies in boiling water, turn heat to a slow simmer. Cover and simmer 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Transfer chiles to a blender and discard water. Add garlic, cumin, oregano, Adobo Seco and chicken stock to blender with chilies and puree 45-60 seconds until smooth.
  • Strain chili mixture into a large bowl. Use immediately or freeze for later.
  • Makes 2 cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.5, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 5.4, Sodium 855.4, Carbohydrate 23.2, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 6.2, Protein 8.3

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