Red Chile Paste Recipe
Red Chile Paste
This is the basis for enchiladas & chile con carne
24 dried red chiles
2 tablespoons mashed garlic
1 tsp salt
2 quarts water or to cover
Wash whole dry chile pods
Wearing rubber gloves, remove stems, veins & seeds
Cover chiles with water in a heavy kettle, then bring to a boil
Lower heat & cook slowly for 30 mins
Drain chiles
Put through a col&er or sieve after testing to make sure the pulp separates easily from the skin
Add garlic & salt to the pulp
Blend smooth for a pure, thick chile paste
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