Instructions: Place chiles in bowl with 3 1/2 cups warm water. Let stand until softened.

Discard all but 1 1/4 cups liquid. In a blender or food processor, pruee chiles with liquid until smooth; scrape down sides of container once or twice.

Use wherever Red Chile Puree is called for.

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