Description
This Guajillo Sauce Recipe is made with guajillo chiles, garlic, onion, tomatoes, oregano, boiled and blended to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Remove the stems and seeds from the dried Guajillo chilies.
- Bring a pot of water to boil. Add the chilies, garlic, onion, and tomatoes, and cook for 10-15 minutes, until they are softened.
- Add everything to a blender along 1 cup of that chili water from the pot.
- 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.
- Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any leftover bits of skin or seeds.
- 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