How to make Adobo sauce with dried Chipotle pepper - Chipotle Adobo sauce by BKBK

dried chiles

🥗Healthier: fresh chiles

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Fresh chiles can provide a different flavor profile, while cayenne pepper is often more affordable.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a more complex flavor, while white vinegar is usually less expensive.

Wash the 12 dried green chilies thoroughly.

Remove the seeds from the chilies by cutting them open and scraping them out.

Soak the cleaned chilies in warm water for 15 to 30 minutes, placing a weight on top to keep them submerged.

After soaking, check that the chilies are soft and pliable.

Grind the soaked chilies into a smooth paste, adding some of the soaking water as needed.

In a bowl, combine the smooth chili paste with 1/2 cup ketchup and mix well.

Add the remaining whole dried chilies to the mixture.

Add 1 medium-sized chopped onion, 4 chopped garlic cloves, 1/2 teaspoon white cumin, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon white vinegar to the bowl.

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly, adding a little more water if the mixture is too thick.

Transfer the mixture to a pot and bring it to a boil over medium to high heat, stirring occasionally.

Once boiling, cover the pot and let it simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

After 1 hour, check the consistency and add the reserved soaking water if needed, mixing well.

Simmer for an additional 10 minutes to ensure everything is well combined and cooked through.

Remove from heat and let the sauce cool in a bowl before transferring to an airtight container or ice cube trays for storage.

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