Mushrooms And Poblano Chiles In Guajillo Sauce Recipes

EASY GUAJILLO SAUCE RECIPE

Steps:

• Remove the stems and seeds from the guajillo & arbol chiles.
• In a medium saucepan, add the chiles, garlic cloves, onion, 4 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt.
• Bring the water to a boil then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 10 minutes or until the guajillo chiles are soft.
• Remove from the heat and let it cool for 10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the hot water.
• In a blender, add all of the ingredients with 1 cup of the chile water. Add the other 1 teaspoon salt, the cumin, oregano and black pepper. Puree until smooth. About 2 minutes.

GUAJILLO SAUCE

Steps:

• With a damp paper towel, wipe off any dust on the peppers.
• Remove the stems, seeds, and veins of the guajillo peppers
• Add 4 cups water and the cleaned peppers to a stock pot.
• Put the lid on, and bring to a boil.
• Turn heat off, leaving the peppers inside.
• Wait for 5 minutes, or until the chiles are pliable.
• Discard the water.
• Rinse the pot and set aside until ready to use.
• To a blender, add the rehydrated peppers, garlic, onion, cumin, and salt.
• Add 2 cups water to the blender.
• Blend until smooth.
• Heat olive oil in the stock pot.
• Add a strainer over the stock pot.
• Carefully strain the sauce into the pot, using the back of a spoon.
• Be very careful. It can splatter.
• Bring to a simmer.
• Cook the sauce for 8-10 minutes.
• Stir occasionally.
• Taste for salt.

MUSHROOMS AND POBLANO CHILES IN GUAJILLO SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Prepare the chiles. Then, cut out the stem end section of the chiles. Discard the stems and cut the chiles open. Remove the seeds and veins. Rinse the chiles, blot with paper towels, and cut into thin strips, then into dice. Then prepare the guajillo chile sauce. Reserve. 2. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, poblanos, and onions. Cook, stirring, until the moisture has cooked away. Stir in the epazote, salt, and 1 cup of the reserved guajillo chile sauce. (Save the extra sauce for another use.) Cook the mushroom mixture until completely heated through, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle top with cheese. Serve hot or as directed in your recipe.From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.