Table Salsa

6 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rich beef broth
  • 1 to 5 dried chiles de arbol, depending on desired piquancy, washed
  • 4 dried ancho, guajillo, pasilla or New Mexico chilies in any combination, washed
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. 1
    In a small pot, bring the broth to a boil.
  2. 2
    Meanwhile, in a heavy skillet over medium heat, toast all the chilies, turning, about 2 minutes.
  3. 3
    Reduce heat to low and add the oil and garlic and fry until golden, about 3 minutes.
  4. 4
    Transfer the chilies, oil and garlic to the broth, reduce heat and simmer, covered, 30 minutes.
  5. 5
    Strain.
  6. 6
    Place 1/2 cup of the liquid and the garlic in a blender or food processor.
  7. 7
    When the chilies are cool, chop each into 4 pieces, add to the blender and puree.
  8. 8
    Gradually add the rest of the liquid and the salt.
  9. 9
    Adjust seasoning.
  10. 10
    Can be refrigerated for up to a week.

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