Here is RECIPE to make Red chile sauce out the chile pods & a pozole recipe, ENJOY!
1. Red Chile Sauce
Ingredients:
10-12 dried red chile pods (such as New Mexico or Guajillo)
2 cups water
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 onion, chopped
1 tsp cumin
Salt to taste
Instructions:
Remove the stems and seeds from the dried chiles.
In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil and add the chiles. Simmer for about 15 minutes until they are soft.
Drain the chiles and put them in a blender with the garlic, onion, cumin, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.
Serve this sauce over enchiladas, tacos, or grilled meats.
2. Red Chile Posole
Ingredients:
2 cups dried hominy
4-5 dried red chile pods
1 lb pork shoulder, cut into chunks
1 onion, quartered
4 cloves garlic
6 cups broth (chicken or pork)
Toppings: diced radishes, shredded cabbage, lime wedges
Instructions:
Soak the hominy in water overnight. Drain and rinse.
In a large pot, combine soaked hominy, pork, onion, garlic, and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 hours.
Meanwhile, prepare the red chile sauce as per the first recipe.
Once the pork is tender, shred it and stir in the red chile sauce. Cook for another 20 minutes.
Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
These recipes highlight the rich, smoky flavor of red chile pods and are perfect for any chili lover! Enjoy cooking!