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
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