Homemade Fresh Chili Salsa

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried guajillo chilies
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomatoes & bell peppers (ro-tel)
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 cup fresh cilantro
• 8 ounces chicken stock
• 1 cup corn oil
• 1 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin (optional)

Recipe

• 1 soak the guajillo chili peppers in water for a couple of hours. the seeds should float to the top. discard the stems and pods and clean off any remaining dirt. wash the cilantro leaves in a colander and set aside.
• 2 in 3 tablespoons of oil, saute the onions till soft and translucent, on a medium heat, stirring often. turn the heat down a bit and add the cilantro and chili peppers. keep stirring and saute for 10 minutes, then add the ro-tel, cumin & cayenne, and let simmer for about 20-25 minutes more, covered, on a low heat, stirring occasionally. once the flavors go through, give it a final stir and transfer the whole thing to a blender. add 3 cups of chicken stock and blend on low till it forms a paste.