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THE "THERE'S NO SUBSTITUTE FOR THIS ONE" SALSA firery hot from the smoked and dried Jalapeno chile pepper QUANT. UNIT INGREDIENT PREPARATION 1 5 or 3 1 3 15 or 4 1 1 1/3 1 2 -- cup dried or canned whole cloves each or lbs. bunch tsp. cup each each to taste peanut oil chilies chipotles chile ancho garlic canned tomatillos or fesh green tomatoes fresh cilantro thyme leaves corn oil medium white onion medium onions salt Heat peanut oil and quickly fry the chipotles and chile ancho, less than a minute will do. Reserve the oil for later use. remove and drain the chiles well. heat corn oil and saute the onion slices until very brown but not burned, then remove and discard the onion. saute the chopped onion and garlic until browned and then add the tomatillos or substitute peeled and chopped fresh green tomatoes. continue sauteeing in the oil for 3 minutes then add about 3 cups of water and salt to taste. continue stewing (guisado) for another 15 minutes; (10 minutes longer if using fresh green tomatoes). Remove sauce from the heat and using an electric blender puree with the chopped cilantro and thyme leaves. reheat 1/2 cup of the peanut oil until hot and being very careful. add the pureed sauce, stirring constantly to release the steam that is generated. reduce heat and cook for 30 minutes longer or until the fat just begins to rise to the surface. Note: --------- Return to the Mole Page