Drunken Salsa Recipe

Drunken Salsa Recipe

  • 8 pasilla chiles
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ cup orange juice, preferably fresh-squeezed
  • 1 cup pulque; or substitute tequila or dark Mexican beer
  • ¼ cup chopped white onion
  • 1/3 cup grated queso anejo; or substitute Parmesan cheese
  • Salt to taste
  1. Heat a heavy skillet over medium heat, add the chiles and garlic, and dry-roast, shaking the pan occasionally, until the chiles become fragrant and the garlic is soft. Allow the vegetables to cool.
  2. Remove the stems and seeds from the chiles and place in a bowl. Cover the chiles with very hot water and allow them to steep for 15 minutes to soften. Drain and discard the water.
  3. Put the chiles, garlic, and orange juice in a blender or food processor and process to a smooth paste. With the motor running, slowly add the pulque until it’s incorporated into the salsa. Season to taste with the salt.
  4. Pour the salsa into a serving bowl, stir in the onion, and garnish with the cheese.
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