Chilitos Chimoy Recipe
A tangy and spicy sauce perfect for dipping
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Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Dried Chilies
Remove the stems and seeds from the dried chili peppers. Rinse them under cold water.
- 2
Soak the Chilies
In a small pot, combine the rinsed chilies and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until the chilies are soft.
- 3
Blend the Sauce
Transfer the softened chilies and soaking water to a blender. Add lime juice, garlic, salt, sugar, and ground cumin. Blend until smooth.
- 4
- 5
Cook the Sauce
Pour the blended sauce into the saucepan. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and slightly thickened.
- 6
Serve
Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving as a dip.