Guajillo Chili Salsa (Salsa de Chile Guajillo)

Ingredients

• 3 dried Guajillo chilies
• 2 Roma tomatoes, halved
• ½ white onion, quartered
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• ½ tsp Badia Cumin
• ½ tsp Badia Oregano
• Salt to taste

Method

1. Toast the chilies: Remove stems and seeds from the Guajillo chilies. Heat a dry pan over medium heat and toast them for about 30 seconds per side until fragrant.
2. Soften the chilies: Place them in a bowl with hot water and let them soak for 10 minutes.
3. Char the vegetables: In the same pan, cook the tomatoes, onion, and garlic until slightly blackened.
4. Blend the salsa: In a blender, combine the softened chilies, charred vegetables, lime juice, cumin, oregano, and salt. Blend until smooth, adding some of the chili soaking water to reach the desired consistency.
5. Taste and adjust: Add more salt or lime juice if needed. Serve with tacos, grilled meats, or as a dip!