Guajillo Puree

Bring 1 quart of water to boil in a medium size saucepan.

Add 3 cups dried guajillo chiles, seeded and stemmed, lower heat and steep for 20 minutes.

Remove chiles and using a strainer drain all of the water they were cooked in.

Place chiles and 1 ½ cups of water in a blender and blend to make a fine puree.

Strain the puree to remove seeds and any skin. Use a little extra water if necessary to help strain.

Note: Dried Guajillo Chiles are available in Mexican markets.