GUAJILLO-TOMATILLO SAUCE

GUAJILLO-TOMATILLO SAUCE image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 dried guajillo chilies, stems and seeds removed
2 medium garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 pound tomatillos (about 4), husks removed, rinsed, sliced in half

Steps:

Split the guajillos along one side, so they can be laid out flat. Heat two tablespoons vegetable oil in a 10-inch skillet set over medium heat until shimmering. Add one of the chilies with a pair of tongs, and press it until the oil. Flip every couple of seconds until the chili has turned dark red and is very fragrant, 20 to 30 seconds. Remove chili, letting any oil drip back into the pan, and transfer to a blender. Repeat with remaining chili. Discard the oil but do not rinse the pan. Turn the heat to medium-high and add the garlic and the tomatillos, cut-side down. Cook until charred on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip garlic and tomatillos and let char on the other side, another 3 minutes. Transfer chilies, garlic, and tomatillos to the blender, along with 1/2 cup water. Blend until smooth and season to taste with salt.