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A bowl filled with bright red Guajillo Sauce sits next to a dried chili pepper on a white surface.
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Guajillo Sauce (Easy Red Chile Sauce)

My easy guajillo sauce recipe blends dried guajillo chiles, garlic, lime, cumin, and oregano into a smooth, flavorful red chile sauce perfect for enchiladas, tacos, dipping, and more.
Prep Time10 minutes
Soaking Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Condiments, Sauces
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 31kcal
Author: Kristen Wood

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 5 large dried guajillo chiles stemmed
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 ¼ cup boiling water to cover
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar of choice I like to use coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground oregano
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Instructions

  • In a large bowl add the stemmed dried chiles and garlic cloves. Cover with the boiling water, then cover the bowl with a towel and allow the chiles to soak for 20 minutes or until softened.
    A white bowl containing dried red chilies and garlic cloves soaking in a yellowish liquid, placed on a light textured surface, evokes the vibrant beginnings of a rich Guajillo Sauce.
  • Add the chiles, garlic and soaking water to a blender or food processor along with the lime juice, sugar, salt, cumin and oregano.
    Overhead view of a blender containing Guajillo Sauce ingredients, including dried chilies, spices, and liquid, on a light textured surface.
  • Blend until you have a smooth, vibrant red sauce.
    Top view of a blender containing bright orange liquid with visible bubbles, likely a Guajillo Sauce or juice, against the transparent sides of the blender jar.
  • Enjoy!
    A white bowl filled with vibrant red Guajillo Sauce sits on a light surface, with a spoon of sauce and dried chili peppers nearby.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 31kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 587mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1175IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
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