8 guajillo chiles (about 5" long) stemmed and seeded
11/2 cup water
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Tear chiles in pieces and place in a medium bowl. Bring water to a boil and pour over chiles. Soak chiles for about 30 minutes until pliable. Add chiles and remaining ingredients to a blender and puree. You can use the soaking water to thin the mixture as desired.
To store the paste place it in a small, tightly-sealed jar or other container. Store refrigerated for about 2 weeks.
Posted: 2/7/2010 11:43:44 AM