Guajillo Sauce
Knowing a good Guajillo Sauce recipe can take you a long way! This one is quick, easy, incredibly flavorful, and super versatile!
Servings: 6
Calories: 71kcal
Ingredients
- 8 Guajillo chiles, stem and seeds removed
- 2 ½ cups unsalted chicken broth
- 4 tomatoes, seeded and cut into quarters
- ½ white onion, cut into chunks
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 ½ teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1 ½ teaspoon Mexican oregano
- ¾ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- Add the chiles, broth, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and bay leaf to a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat. Once the mixture reaches a boil, reduce the heat to maintain a simmer.
- Stir occasionally and allow to simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the onions and chiles are fork-tender.
- Remove from the heat and discard the bay leaf. Transfer the mixture to a blender or a food processor fitted with a blade attachment, and add the sugar, vinegar, salt, oregano, cloves, and cumin.
- Cover, remove the small blender cap or feed tube, cover with a dishtowel, and blend until smooth.
Nutrition
Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1009mg | Potassium: 403mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1934IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg