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Homemade Mexican hot sauce with guajillo and árbol chiles

Mexican Hot Sauce That Brings the Real Heat


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  • Author: Perfects Recipe
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cup 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A bold, smoky Mexican hot sauce made in 10 minutes using dried chiles, garlic, vinegar, and salt. Perfect for tacos, eggs, and more.


Ingredients

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4 dried guajillo chiles

4 dried árbol chiles

2 garlic cloves

1/2 cup white vinegar

1/4 cup water

1/2 tsp salt

1 tbsp oil (optional)


Instructions

1. Toast the chiles in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side until fragrant.

2. Place chiles in a bowl, pour boiling water over them, and soak for 5–10 minutes.

3. Drain the chiles and add to a blender with garlic, vinegar, water, and salt.

4. Blend until smooth. Optional: add oil for richer texture.

5. Pour into a pan and simmer 5–7 minutes.

6. Cool, pour into a jar, and refrigerate up to 3 weeks.

Notes

Use gloves when handling dried chiles to avoid irritation.

Adjust heat by using fewer árbol chiles.

Add a roasted tomato or lime juice for variation.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Condiment
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
  • Calories: 10
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 85mg
  • Fat: 0.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fiber: 0.3g
  • Protein: 0.2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg