Chile Purée

Ingredients

• 2 medium red chilis, stems and seeds removed
• 5 medium dried red chiles, stems and seeds removed
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2½ tsp ground cumin
• hot water

Procedures

1. Soak the dried chiles in hot water for 15 to 20 minutes.
2. Process soaked chile peppers in a blender with a bit of water to make a pureé.
3. Strain out excess liquid.