Recipe of Ancho Chili Powder Substitute Cayenne

Ancho-Chipotle Salsa

Usually, chili powder has less pungency than cayenne pepper, simply due to the different types of peppers used.

Recipe Summary Ancho-Chipotle Salsa

A wonderful salsa that uses chipotle and ancho. It adds depth to the overall flavor without overpowering the salsa, making it the perfect snacking salsa as well as a great addition to mexican dishes.

Ingredients | Ancho Chili Powder Substitute Cayenne

1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes

1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded

1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, seeded

1 (1 inch) piece dried ancho chile pepper

1 clove garlic

2 ½ tablespoons chopped onion

1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste

¾ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon white sugar, or to taste

¼ teaspoon ground cumin

Directions

Place the tomatoes, jalapeno pepper, chipotle pepper, ancho chile, garlic, onion, cilantro, lemon juice, salt, sugar, and cumin into a blender. Pulse until the salsa has been finely ground, or to your desired consistency. Let stand at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend.

Info | Ancho Chili Powder Substitute Cayenne

prep: 20 mins additional: 1 hr total: 1 hr 20 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 2 cups

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