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What is adobo? Its a bowl of brown sauce seen in this image

Adobo Sauce


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  • Author: Michelle Minnaar
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 500ml (2 cups) 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

You can make this simply adobo sauce at home. Soak the ancho and guajillo chillies  first before blending with vinegar and spices.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 60g (2oz) dried ancho chillies
  • 30g (1oz) dried guajillo chillies
  • 60ml (1/4 cup) apple cider vinegar
  • 5 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1g (1 tsp) salt
  • 2g (1 tsp) ground cumin
  • 2g (1 tsp) dried oregano
  • 1g (1/2 tsp) smoked paprika
  • 1g (1/2 tsp) black pepper
  • 1g (1/2 tsp) ground cinnamon
  • 1g (1/2 tsp) ground cloves

Instructions

  1. Soak the Ancho and Guajillo chillies in boiled water for 15 minutes until softened. Reserve 60ml (¼ cup) of the water, then drain the chillies.
  2. Place the rest of the ingredients, along with the chillies and water, into a blender and blitz until smooth. 
  3. Store in an airtight container in the fridge and use as needed within 6 months. Enjoy! 

Notes

  • For a slightly hotter chili paste, add 15g (½ oz) dried habanero chillies to the mix.
  • Wondering how to use this Adobo Sauce? Check out this Mexican Omelette and Lamb Tacos
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 15ml
  • Calories: 7
  • Sugar: 0.2 g
  • Sodium: 64.3 mg
  • Fat: 0.3 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 1.3 g
  • Fiber: 0.7 g
  • Protein: 0.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg