Red Chile Puree


Recipe By     : rec.food.cooking - Stephanie da Silva
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Mexican                          Salsas

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   9                    dried New Mexico or California chiles
   2      cups          water
   1      small         onion -- cut into chunks
   2      cloves        garlic

Arrange chiles on a large baking sheet and cook in a 300 oven until chiles 
smell toasted (about 4 minutes).  Let cool slightly.  Discard stems and 
seeds. 
In a 3 to 4 quart pan, combine chiles, water, onion and garlic; cover and 
bring to a boil over high heat.  Reduce heat, cover and simmer until 
chiles are very soft (about 30 minutes).  Remove from heat and let cool 
slightly. 
In a blender or food processor, whirl chile mixture until smooth.  Rub 
puree through a fine strainer and discard residue.  Makes about 2 cups. 

From: Stephanie da Silva (arielle@taronga.com)
rec.food.cooking