Guajillo Sauce
Serves 2
15 mins prep
15 mins cook
30 mins total
Guajillo Sauce is the start to many Mexican dishes. From enchiladas to chilaquiles and more, you will love the smoky and mildly spicy flavors of this tasty sauce. Best part, it’s easy to make!
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With a damp paper towel, wipe off any dust on the peppers.
Remove the stems, seeds, and veins of the guajillo peppers
Add 6 cups water and add the onion and garlic.
Put the lid on, and bring to a boil.
Add the guajillo peppers.
Use a fork or tongs to submerge the chiles completely.
Turn heat off, leaving the ingredients inside.
Wait for 5 minutes, or until the chiles are pliable.
Discard the water.
To a blender, add the rehydrated peppers, garlic, onion, cumin, and salt.
Add 2 cups water to the blender.
Blend until smooth.
Carefully strain the sauce into a large bowl, using the back of a spoon.
Taste for salt.
Store in the fridge until ready to use.