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--- caldillo_for_chiles_rellenos [2025/12/16 17:14] – created jforbes
+++ caldillo_for_chiles_rellenos [2025/12/16 17:16] (current) – jforbes
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   * Very small pinch ground cumin
-Method
+===== Method =====
+==== Prepare chile puree ====
+  * Lightly toast dried chiles (10–15 sec per side).
+  * Soak in hot water 15 minutes, then blend smooth and strain.
-Prepare chile puree
+==== Build base ====
-Lightly toast dried chiles (10–15 sec per side).
+  * Heat oil, sauté onion until translucent.
-Soak in hot water 15 minutes, then blend smooth and strain.
+  * Add garlic briefly — no browning.
-Build base
+==== Simmer gently ====
-Heat oil, sauté onion until translucent.
+  * Add tomato puree, chile puree, and beef broth.
-Add garlic briefly — no browning.
+  * Simmer 15–20 minutes, uncovered, very gently.
-Simmer gently
+==== Season ====
-Add tomato puree, chile puree, and beef broth.
+  * Salt carefully.
-Simmer 15–20 minutes, uncovered, very gently.
-Season
-Salt carefully. Flavor should be:
-savory
-lightly tomato-forward
-chile present but restrained