Pasilla Chile Salsa Recipes

CHILE PASILLA TOMATILLO SALSA RECIPE

Steps:

• Remove the stems, seeds and vein from the chiles.
• Remove the husks from the tomatillos and rinse the tomatillos under running water.
• Place the chiles in a pan with just enough water cover them, bring to a boil and then turn off the heat. Allow them to soak for 15 minutes.
• Place the tomatillos in a pan with just enough water to cover, bring to a boil then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Blend the chiles and tomatillos with a little of the tomatillo cooking water, about ½ cup for 45 seconds.
• Put the blended salsa and 1 tsp. of salt into a pan over low heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Adjust the salt to taste.

PASILLA CHILE SALSA

Steps:

• Wipe off any dusty crevasses on the Pasillas using a wet paper towel, then de-stem and de-seed them. Roast them in the oven at 400F for 1-2 minutes. Add the roasted Pasillas to a bowl and cover them with the hottest tap water you've got. Let them reconstitute for 20-30 minutes
• Pull the husks off the tomatillos and give them a good rinse. I usually cut the stems out knowing that any juice leftover in the roasting pan will go in the blender. Roast the tomatillos in a 400F oven for 10-20 minutes or until they turn army green in color.
• Drain the reconstituted chiles and add the chile pieces to a blender along with the roasted tomatillos, 2 peeled garlic cloves, and 1/2 cup water. Combine well, adding more water to thin it out if necessary.
• Salt to taste and if you want to balance the earthy flavor then add a single chipotle in adobo and 1 tablespoon adobo sauce, combining well in the blender.
• Serve immediately and store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

PASILLA CHILI SAUCE (AUTHENTIC MEXICAN SALSA)

Steps:

• Heat the lard or oil in a heavy skillet and cook the chilies until they change color, turning constantly and taking care not to burn.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Let cool then remove seeds and veins and puree in a blender with oil, vinegar, oregano and salt.
• Serve with cheese on top, or serve with cheese separate.

SALSA DE CHILE PASILLA DE OAXACA

Steps:

• Place tomatillos in a small saucepan, and add enough water to come about half of the way up. Cover, and cook over medium heat until tomatillos are soft, about 10 minutes. Strain, reserving liquid. Add enough water to the reserved liquid to make 1/2 cup.
• Meanwhile, heat a small heavy skillet or a comal over medium heat until hot. Add garlic to pan, and cook until soft and well charred on all sides, 5 to 10 minutes. Peel, and transfer to jar of a blender. Add chiles to pan, and toast for 2 minutes per side. Tear chiles into pieces, discarding stem; transfer to blender jar. To the blender, add cooking liquid and a large pinch of salt. Blend until smooth. Add tomatillos, and blend. Will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

SALSA DE CHILE PASILLA DE MICHOACAN

Steps:

• Heat oil in a heavy frying pan.
• Gently saute chiles, without burning, turning frequently until they are just firm to touch. About 5 minutes.
• Remove chiles with slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain.
• In same pan, fry tomatillos and garlic until lightly browned and soft inside. About 5 minutes.
• Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. (Do not discard oil yet).
• Peel the garlic when cool enough to touch.
• Place water in blender jar. Add the tomatillos and peeled garlic.
• Crumble the fried pasilla chilles and add them all, with seeds and veins, to blender.
• Blend all for about 30 seconds to a puree texture.
• Heat oil in frying pan again.
• Add onion and saute gently until translucent but not browned. About 1 minute.
• Add chile mixture from blender and salt.
• Cook over medium high heat, stirring frequently (scraping bottom of pan as needed), until sauce has reduced a little. About 5 minutes.

PASILLA SALSA

Steps:

• Soak the pasillas in hot water to cover until they are quite soft, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, put the lard in a small saucepan over medium heat; a minute later, add the tomatoes, along with some salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes.
• Drain the chiles and reserve some of their soaking liquid. Remove their stems and seeds; tear each into several pieces as you do so. Combine in a blender with the tomatoes, garlic, onion, and a little of the soaking liquid. Puree, adding more liquid if necessary to allow the machine to do its work. Taste and adjust the seasoning, then serve warm or refrigerate.