"This homemade adobo sauce recipe is classic, authentic Mexican cuisine, made with ancho and guajillo peppers. It is earthy, spicy and huge on flavor...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 guajillo peppers
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4 ancho peppers
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3 cups hot water (or enough to cover the dried peppers + ½ cup)
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/2 small onion (chopped)
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4 cloves garlic (chopped)
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2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional for a milder flavor)
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½ teaspoon Mexican cinnamon (or use cinnamon)
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½ teaspoon cumin
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½ teaspoon Mexican oregano (or use oregano)
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½ teaspoon sugar (optional, to taste – see my NOTES on Optional Spices)
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Salt to taste