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Guajillo Sauce Recipe


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  • Author: Maxine Dubois
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cup 1x

Description

This Guajillo Sauce Recipe is made with guajillo chiles, garlic, onion, tomatoes, oregano, boiled and blended to perfection. 


Ingredients

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  • 6-8 dried Guajillo chilies
  • 2-3 cloves of garlic
  • 1/2 red onion
  • 2 ripe tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon of salt

Instructions

  1. Remove the stems and seeds from the dried Guajillo chilies.
  2. Bring a pot of water to boil. Add the chilies, garlic, onion, and tomatoes, and cook for 10-15 minutes, until they are softened.
  3. Add everything to a blender along 1 cup of that chili water from the pot.
  4. Add the cumin, oregano, and salt to the blender, and puree until smooth, adding more of that chili water as needed to achieve your desired consistency.
  5. Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any leftover bits of skin or seeds.
  6. Taste and adjust the salt as needed.

Notes

  • Use high-quality guajillo chilies: To achieve the best flavor, use high-quality guajillo chilies that are fresh and not too old.
  • Adjust heat to taste: Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning to your liking. If you prefer a spicier sauce, add more of the seeds. If you prefer a mild sauce, add less seeds.
  • Strain the sauce: Straining the sauce through a fine mesh strainer after blending can help remove any seeds or pulp and result in a smoother texture.
  • Serve the sauce warm: Guajillo sauce can be served cold or at room temperature, but it is best when served warm over your favorite dish.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Condiment
  • Method: Steeping
  • Cuisine: Mexican