Create a spicy, smoky chile sauce with just three simple ingredients. Choose your favorite dried chile to control the level of heat in the sauce. Serve with rice and beans or enjoy as a spicy salsa with tortilla chips.
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Method
Remove seeds and stems from chiles.
Place chiles in a medium skillet over medium heat and toast.
Once the skin begins to darken and blister, about 3 to 4 minutes, turn chiles over to toast the other side, 3 to 4 minutes longer.
Place toasted chiles in a small saucepan with garlic and 1 cup water.
Cover and simmer over medium heat until chiles are completely soft, about 10 minutes.
Cool mixture slightly, then purée in a high-speed blender or food processor with cilantro and salt until smooth.
Adjust consistency of sauce with water, if needed.
Enjoy warm or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freeze any extra for longer storage.
Nutritional Info
Serving Size
2 tablespoons
Calories
20
Total Fat
Saturated Fat
Cholesterol
Sodium
Total Carbohydrate
Dietary Fiber
Total Sugars
Protein
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