15 chiles, red, new mexican
1/4 cup oil, olive
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tbsp vinegar
1 tsp salt
HEAT SCALE HOT
Directions
If the chiles are dried, soak in water till softened. Remove seeds
and stems. Combine all ingredient in a food processor and puree to a
fine paste. This is a HOT condiment.
This South American chile paste can be used as a substitute whenever
fresh chiles are called for. It will keep for two weeks or more in the
refrigerator. For longer storage, increase the vinegar and reduce the
amount of olive oil.
Servings: 1 cup
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Categories: Mexican
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