Description
A great Mexican red sauce that utilizes Mexican puya chilies. This can be used on most everything but dessert.
Ingredients
- 4 whole Dried Puya Chilies
- 1 whole Large Tomato, Such As Beefsteak Or Better Boy
- 1 whole Medium Onion, Quartered
- 1 whole Canned Chipotle Pepper In Adobo Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 pinch Cracked Black Pepper
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1 cup Water
Preparation
Start by adding the puya chilies to a skillet, and cook on medium heat, flipping along the way for about 4 minutes. Remove the chilies from the skillet and let them cool. Once cooled, slice lengthwise and remove the stem and seeds.
During this time, bring a medium pot of water to a simmer. Add in the tomato and the toasted chilies. Cover the pot and cook for about 15 minutes. Remove the tomato and chilies with a slotted spoon, and let them cool on a plate.
Remove the skin from the tomato. The skin should easily come off. Add the tomato and chilies into a food processor, along with the remaining ingredients. Pulse until you have a smooth sauce. Taste and adjust any salt to your liking.
Pour into a large mason jar, put the lid on and place it in the refrigerator until you are ready to use.
This sauce had just the right amount of heat to it. A subtle punch of heat in the beginning, and then that fruitiness from the chilies, along with the garlic and onion. It’s really good. If you are looking to try a new Mexican chili, give the puya a try. I’m certain you will love it. Enjoy!
