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

Meanwhile, heat the same skillet over medium-high heat

2

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

3

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

4

Let cool

5

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

6

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

7

Meanwhile, heat the same skillet over medium-high heat

8

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

9

Let cool

10

Peel; trim ends

11

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

12

Pulse until a thick, coarse purée forms

13

Season with salt

14

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

15

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

16

Let cool

17

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

18

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

19

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

20

Let cool

21

Peel; trim ends

22

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

23

Pulse until a thick, coarse purée forms

24

Season with salt