1/2 cup chile powder
1 tbsp cumin
34 cup oil
Directions
Heat chile and cumin together in a saute pan until barely smoking.
Whisk in oil. Transfer to glass jar and let stand overnight for
proper separation.
Recipe By : Chef du Jour
From: Minnie@juno.Com (Louise M Mccartndate: Wed, 23 Oct 1996
14:31:26 Pst
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Mexican
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