ginger2020 t1_iu6tva9 wrote on October 29, 2022 at 12:11 AM

Looks amazing. When I make mine, I use a mix of ancho chiles (pasillas will do too) and 4 or so Guajillo or New Mexico or California dried chiles, and a few Arbol chiles (don’t use any more than 4 unless you want a very spicy meal). Toast them lightly, and soak in water for 20 minutes before chopping up.

Lo-Fi_Pioneer OP t1_iu6xqxm wrote on October 29, 2022 at 12:43 AM

Sounds amazing! I used a mix of ancho, guahillo, pasilla, and a few dried chipotle. Same method as you, but I used stock instead of water and then I threw it all in a blender to make a paste. Works a real treat!

chrisbruens t1_iu8f5fl wrote on October 29, 2022 at 10:56 AM

What does the soaking in water accomplish?

ginger2020 t1_iu8fkdj wrote on October 29, 2022 at 11:01 AM

Softens them up. So the texture isn’t gritty or chewy.

chrisbruens t1_iu8flhp wrote on October 29, 2022 at 11:01 AM

Thanks, I'll give it a try!