Guajillo Queso Food

EASY GUAJILLO SAUCE RECIPE

Steps:

• Remove the stems and seeds from the guajillo & arbol chiles.
• In a medium saucepan, add the chiles, garlic cloves, onion, 4 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt.
• Bring the water to a boil then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 10 minutes or until the guajillo chiles are soft.
• Remove from the heat and let it cool for 10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the hot water.
• In a blender, add all of the ingredients with 1 cup of the chile water. Add the other 1 teaspoon salt, the cumin, oregano and black pepper. Puree until smooth. About 2 minutes.

GUAJILLO SALSA

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, place 4 cups water, the guajillo chilies, garlic cloves and white onion and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer until the chiles are soft and tender, about 25 minutes. Transfer the boiled vegetables, the tomato and 2 cups of the boiling liquid to a large blender and set aside to cool before blending. Process until smooth. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and a pinch of black pepper.
• In a medium, heavy saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Strain the pureed guajillo salsa into the pan. Add the bay leaf and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Taste for seasoning, adding additional salt and pepper as desired.