Crave-Worthy Homemade Enchilada Sauce

"Inspired by authentic red enchilada sauce, our recipe combines dried chilies, garlic, onion, and spices to make a rich, flavorful sauce that's perfect for enchiladas...."

INGREDIENTS
2 ounces dried guajillo chiles (8 to 10 peppers)
1 1/2 ounces dried ancho chilies (4 to 5 peppers)
Hot water, plus more for sauce
1/2 tablespoon neutral oil like grape seed, safflower or walnut
3 medium cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 medium white onion, sliced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
1/2 to 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
Sugar, optional for balancing sauce
Apple cider vinegar, red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar, optional for balancing sauce
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