Appetizers - Entrées - Hispanic

Chili Rojo Para Todos (Red Chili for everything)

This red chili will elevate your food game.

Great with tacos, burritos, and tamales.

Cookware & Appliances Needed

  1. Stovetop or Hot plate
  2. 10 inch pan
  3. Blender
  4. Large fine mesh strainer

Ingredients

  1. New Mexico chili pods- 8.5 grams (or 3 pods)
  2. Guajillo chili pods – 4 grams (or 2 pods)
  3. Arbol chili pods – 3 grams (or 3 pods)
  4. Puya chili pods- 1.5 grams (or 2 pods)
  5. Habenero pepper, fresh – 6 grams (or 1 whole)
  6. Bay leaf- 1 whole
  7. Chicken broth, low sodium – 14.5 oz
  8. Water – 1/2 cup
  9. Onion – 80 grams (1/2 onion)
  10. Garlic – 9 grams (or 2 cloves)
  11. Cumin – 1/4 TSP
  12. Olive oil – 1/4 TSP

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Instructions

LET’S DO THIS

  • Remove the stems from the chilis.
  • In a 10 inch pan over medium low heat, add your chilis. Break apart your chilis as you add them in to release its flavors.
  • Once fragrant, add water and rehydrate your chilis.
  • Then transfer chilis to a blender and add bay leaf, onion, garlic, cumin, and chicken broth. Blend until smooth.
  • Add olive oil to a pan over medium low heat. Transfer your mixture to the pan through a large fine mesh strainer.
  • Stirring frequently, once chili reaches a simmer, turn off heat.
  • Enjoy!