Red Chili Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 dried guajillo or ancho (sometimes mislabeled pasilla) chilies (about 1/2 oz. total)
• 1 peeled clove garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• Salt

Preparation

1. 1. Rinse chilies. Snap off and discard stems; shake out most of the seeds. With scissors, working over a 1- to 2-quart pan, cut chilies into 1-inch pieces; drop into pan.
2. 2. Add 1/2 cup water, garlic, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, and cloves. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until chilies are soft, 10 to 15 minutes.
3. 3. Pour chili mixture into a blender and whirl until smooth. If you have less than 1/2 cup, add water to make that amount. Add salt to taste. Let cool at least 15 minutes.
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