THREE CHILE SALSA BORRACHA Recipe

Name: THREE CHILE SALSA BORRACHA
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pasilla chiles; 3 guajillo chiles; 3 cascabel chiles; 5 cups hot water; 6 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons minced white onion; 1 teaspoon salt; 6 black peppercorns; 2 allspice berries; 1 whole clove; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon mezcal or tequila

Servings: persons

3 pasilla chiles
3 guajillo chiles
3 cascabel chiles
5 cups hot water
6 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons minced white onion
1 teaspoon salt
6 black peppercorns
2 allspice berries
1 whole clove
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon mezcal or tequila

1
Turn on the fan over the stove.
2
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat.
3
Remove the stems from the chiles, cut a slit up one side of each, and remove the seeds.
4
Open up flat.
5
One at a time, press the opened chiles flat onto the hot skillet until blistered and light brown.
6
Turn and repeat, being careful not to burn.
7
Place the chiles in a small, deep bowl and add 2 cups of the hot water.
8
Soak the chiles for 45 minutes, pressing down occasionally into the water.
9
Drain the chiles and place in a blender.
10
Discard the soaking liquid.
11
Add 2 cups of the remaining water and the garlic, onion, salt, peppercorns, allspice, clove, cinnamon, and cumin.
12
Blend on high speed for 3 minutes, until very smooth.
13
In a heavy saute pan, heat the oil.
14
Add the chile puree.
15
It will splatter, so be ready with a splatter screen.
16
Cook the chile puree for 10 minutes, stirring several times.
17
Rinse the blender with the remaining 1 cup of water and add the water to the pot along with the mezcal.
18
Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
19
Strain through a food mill or sieve.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pasilla chiles, 3 guajillo chiles, 3 cascabel chiles, 5 cups hot water, and more.

Yes, THREE CHILE SALSA BORRACHA 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.

THREE CHILE SALSA BORRACHA

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