*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             RED CHILE PUREE

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Mexican                          Sauces

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   9                    Red New Mexico chiles OR
   9                    California chiles
                        Chiles should be dried

  Place chiles in bowl with 3 1/2 cups warm water.  Let
  stand until softened. Discard all but 1 1/4 cups
  liquid.  In a blender or food processor, pruee chiles
  with liquid until smooth; scrape down sides of
  container once or twice.
  
  Use wherever Red Chile Puree is called for.
 


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