Adobo Sauce
For the original recipe and instructions, see “Adobo Sauce” at chilipeppermadness.com
Notes
Makes about 2 cups. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Ingredients
- 4 guajillo peppers
- 4 ancho peppers
- 3 cups hot water or enough to cover the dried peppers + ½ cup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 small onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste optional for a milder flavor
- ½ teaspoon Mexican cinnamon or use cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon Mexican oregano or use oregano
- ½ teaspoon sugar optional, to taste – see my NOTES on Optional Spices
- Salt to taste
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