Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsChilitos Restaurant and CantinaChilitos Chimoy Recipe

Chilitos Chimoy Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

A tangy and spicy sauce perfect for dipping

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Ingredients

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Sauce Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Dried Chilies

    Remove the stems and seeds from the dried chili peppers. Rinse them under cold water.

  2. 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. 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. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

  5. 5

    Cook the Sauce

    Pour the blended sauce into the saucepan. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and slightly thickened.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving as a dip.