Chipotle Puree Recipes

CHIPOTLE PUREE

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan over high heat.
• Bring to the boil, decrease heat to medium low and simmer for 30-45 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and cool completely.
• Puree the mixture in a blender until smooh.
• Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• If you can buy cans of chipotles en adobo (chiles marinated in a saucy paste of vinegar and spices) you can just puree that as a substitute.

HOW TO MAKE CHIPOTLE PURÉE & CHIPOTLE MAYO -

Steps:

• To make chipotle purée... Add a whole can of chipotle in adobo sauce in the jar of a blender and process until smooth. The next step is to measure 1 tablespoons and place it on a baking sheet. Transfer to the freezer until hard then put the frozen tablespoons in a re-sealable plastic bag and keep in the freezer. When needed, take a frozen tablespoon of chipotle in adobo sauce (or more as needed), place in a bowl and let sit until it becomes soft enough to mix. Proceed with your recipe.
• To make chipotle mayo... Add a tablespoon at a time of mayo (not Miracle Whip) to the puréed chipotle in adobo sauce until it suits your taste. Voilà! You've got yourself chipotle mayo anytime you want -- Enjoy!

CHIPOTLE PUREE AND CHAYOTE SLAW

Steps:

• CHIPOTLE PUREE: In a skillet coated lightly with oil, brown the onions and season. Add the juice, chipotles, sugar and sage. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes then transfer to a blender. Blend on high speed and drizzle in the oil. Check for seasoning.
• CHAYOTE SLAW: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the juices and mustard. Whisk in oil and season. Toss with chayote and chives. Season with salt and pepper.. This should be done 10 minutes prior to serving.
• PLATING On a plate, slice open tamale, and push open. Ladle on some short ribs and top with slaw. Drizzle sauce around.
• Drink Recommendations Rombauer, Merlot, Napa Valley, 1996 Domaine des Aubuisieres, Vouvray, 1998 Shanghai Beer

CHIPOTLE PEPPER PUREE

Steps:

• Take the contents of the can and puree in a blender or food procesor. Be careful handling chipotles and remember that a little of this smoky chili puree will go a long way.
• Store in the refrigerator until needed in a jar with tight lid.
• The puree will keep almost indefinately when covered with a thin layer of oil(I prefer olive oil).