Drunken Salsa

7 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 8 pasilla chiles
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup orange juice, preferably fresh-squeezed
  • 1 cup pulque; or substitute tequila or dark Mexican beer
  • 1/4 cup chopped white onion
  • 1/3 cup grated queso anejo; or substitute Parmesan cheese
  • Salt to taste

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat a heavy skillet over medium heat, add the chiles and garlic, and dry-roast, shaking the pan occasionally, until the chiles become fragrant and the garlic is soft.
  2. 2
    Allow the vegetables to cool.
  3. 3
    Remove the stems and seeds from the chiles and place in a bowl.
  4. 4
    Cover the chiles with very hot water and allow them to steep for 15 minutes to soften.
  5. 5
    Drain and discard the water.
  6. 6
    Put the chiles, garlic, and orange juice in a blender or food processor and process to a smooth paste.
  7. 7
    With the motor running, slowly add the pulque until its incorporated into the salsa.
  8. 8
    Season to taste with the salt.
  9. 9
    Pour the salsa into a serving bowl, stir in the onion, and garnish with the cheese.

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