Toasted Guajillo Chile Salsa

Serves: 4

Iva Padberg

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

48

Spice

57

Sweetness

51

Sourness

39

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tsp

Onion Powder

Directions:

1

Heat a large dry cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat

2

Working in batches, toast chiles until slightly puffed and fragrant, 15-20 seconds per side

3

Let cool

4

Using kitchen scissors and working over a medium bowl, cut chiles into thin rings, reserving seeds

5

Cover with 2 cups very hot water and let soak for 10 minutes

6

Meanwhile, heat the same skillet over medium-high heat

7

Add garlic; cook, turning often, until tender and skin is lightly charred, about 8 minutes

8

Let cool

9

Peel; trim ends

10

Transfer chiles with seeds and liquid to a blender; add roasted garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining ingredients

11

Pulse until a thick, coarse purée forms

12

Season with salt

13

Heat a large dry cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat

14

Working in batches, toast chiles until slightly puffed and fragrant, 15-20 seconds per side

15

Let cool

16

Using kitchen scissors and working over a medium bowl, cut chiles into thin rings, reserving seeds

17

Cover with 2 cups very hot water and let soak for 10 minutes

18

Add garlic; cook, turning often, until tender and skin is lightly charred, about 8 minutes

19

Let cool

20

Peel; trim ends

21

Transfer chiles with seeds and liquid to a blender; add roasted garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining ingredients

22

Pulse until a thick, coarse purée forms

23

Season with salt

24

Meanwhile, heat the same skillet over medium-high heat