Salsa de Chile Colorado Recipe

Name: Salsa de Chile Colorado
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces large, medium hot whole dried red guajillo chiles; Boiling water to cover; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 8 garlic cloves, peeled; 2 cups water; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons flour; 2 teaspoons sea salt, or to taste; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon vinegar

Servings: persons

6 ounces large, medium hot whole dried red guajillo chiles
Boiling water to cover
1 tablespoon dried oregano
8 garlic cloves, peeled
2 cups water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons sea salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon vinegar

1
Heat a comal or a cast iron skillet over medium heat until a drop of water sizzles on contact.
2
Remove the stems and seeds from the chiles and wipe them clean with a dry cloth.
3
Place them on the comal and toast them, just until their aroma is released, 30 to 60 seconds.
4
Be careful not to burn them.
5
Place the chiles in a bowl and cover them with boiling water.
6
Let them soak until softened, about 10 minutes.
7
Drain the chiles and discard the liquid.
8
Place the chiles, oregano, garlic, and the 2 cups of water in a blender and blend to a smooth puree.
9
Add more water if the sauce is too thick.
10
Place the oil in a medium size saucepan.
11
Heat the oil over medium high heat until it is rippling.
12
Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until golden.
13
Add the chile puree and salt to the pan and reduce the heat to low.
14
It may splatter as you pour it in, so be careful.
15
Cook, stirring often, until the raw taste is gone and the flavor of the chiles has mellowed, about 10 minutes.
16
Finish the sauce with the sugar and vinegar.
17
Store, tightly covered, in the refrigerator up to a week or indefinitely in the freezer.

400

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces large, medium hot whole dried red guajillo chiles, Boiling water to cover, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 8 garlic cloves, peeled, and more.

Yes, Salsa de Chile Colorado falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Salsa de Chile Colorado

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