Birria Consommé Base

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Deseed and devein the guajillo, arbol, ancho, and pasilla chiles, then rinse them under water.
  2. 2Add 6 cups of water to a stockpot.
  3. 3Quarter the onion and add to the pot along with the cleaned chiles, cinnamon stick, and cloves.
  4. 4Add the tomatoes to the pot and bring to a boil.
  5. 5Boil the mixture for 5 minutes.
  6. 6Add the garlic cloves and continue boiling for 10 more minutes (15 minutes total).
  7. 7Turn off the heat, transfer the cooked ingredients to a blender, and pulse until smooth.
  8. 8Strain the blended mixture through a sieve into a pot while hot.
  9. 9Return the pot to the heat and stir in the oregano, cumin, black pepper, salt, and bay leaf.
  10. 10Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Ingredients

  • 11 whole guajillo chiles
  • 5 whole arbol chiles
  • 3 whole ancho chiles
  • 2 whole pasilla chiles
  • 6 cup water
  • 1 whole onion
  • 1 whole cinnamon stick
  • 2 whole clove
  • 6 whole tomato
  • 4 whole garlic clove
  • 1.5 tsp oregano
  • 3 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp table salt
  • 1 whole bay leaf

Equipment

stockpotknifecolanderblendersievespoonwooden spoon