Ingredients

  • 2 large ancho peppers
  • 20 chile de árbol peppers
  • 1/2 cup peanuts and ¼ cup peeled sunflower seeds
  • 8 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 cups olive oil
  • ½ tbsp chicken bouillon
  • ½ tbsp Mexican oregano

 

Instructions

  1. Prep the chiles: Remove stems and seeds from all peppers. Chop into small pieces (¼ inch or smaller).
  2. Toast the base: In a medium pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add peanuts, seeds, garlic, and sesame seeds. Cook ~2minutes until garlic is golden and seeds are lightly toasted.
  3. Add chiles: Stir in chopped chiles. Cook until Chiles are toasted. Do not burned Chiles.Let cool for 10 minutes.
  4. Blend: Pulse in a blender or food processor until combined but still chunky—don’t over-process (add chicken bouillon and oregano)
  5. Serve or store: Spoon over your favorite dishes or refrigerate in a sealed jar.