• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

La Piña en la Cocina

Embracing my Mexican heritage and sharing all the wonderful flavors, colors and foods I grew up with. Join me on this journey as I also learn new foods and cooking techniques. Dedicated to my parents Ramiro and Blanca.

  • Home
  • Recipes
  • About
    • Mexican at Heart
    • Media
  • Contact
  • Disclosure/Privacy Policy
Home » Salsa~Salsa » Chile Puya-Guajillo Salsa

Chile Puya-Guajillo Salsa

December 28, 20206 Comments

693 shares
  • Share
  • Tweet
Jump to Recipe Jump to Video Print Recipe

Chile puya-guajillo salsa! Yet, another winning combination to add to your salsa recipes! Today I will share with you a few tricks to achieve a better tasting red chile salsa.

But, First….Tacos!

I grew up with corn tortilla quesadillas and now it’s like the biggest Mexican food craze! What? Quesatacos to be exact. A cross between a quesadilla and a taco. I like to add the shredded cheese directly to the nonstick, hot surface and wait until it cooks to yield a delicious crust. Others like to add the cheese directly to tortillas with filling on the hot surface as it cooks. On this day I was preparing my recipe for tacos gobernador (shrimp tacos). A fresh garnish of shredded cabbage, cilantro, red onion and chile puya-guajillo salsa.

Are You Still Not Sure?

Are you still unsure what to do with that big bag of dried chile guajillo, ancho and arbol? I can’t imagine what I would do if I didn’t have access to them. On many occasions, I have had to ship them across the country to New York while visiting familia. It’s worth it for me. Life is too short! Enjoy it!

What’s The Secret To Good Tacos?

For me, it’s a good salsa and good corn tortillas! The filling is important too, but without a the salsa and corn tortilla, it could ruin a perfectly good taco night. I will take the time to prepare a small batch of corn tortillas when I am craving good tacos.

Let’s Get To It!

Keep scrolling until the end to see my quick minute tutorial for this tasty recipe of chile puya-guajillo salsa!

Pinterest image with header of chile puya guajillo salsa
https://animoto.com/play/BKL9AzDBaNFNV73TPs38dw
chile puya salsa in a bowl with spoon

Chile Puya-Guajillo Salsa

A basic formula for preparing a Mexican salsa using dried chiles!
5 from 5 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Salsa
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 2 cups

Ingredients

  • 10-12 chile puya remove stems and most seeds
  • 3 chile guajillo remove stems and most seeds
  • 6 cloves of garlic leave skins on
  • 5-6 cups Water
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons avocado or grapeseed oil

Instructions

  • Wipe down the dried chiles. Remove stems and most of the seeds. Seeds don't bother me. I have a power blender! On the other burner, heat 4 1/2 cups water in a medium pot at medium.
  • Toast the dried chiles on a preheated griddle(comal) at medium. Toast just until they become aromatic, turning as need. This takes about a minute. Transfer to a pot of simmering water for 10 minutes.
  • Dry roast the garlic with the skins on for no more than 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Drain most of the water from dried chiles and transfer to blender jar. Add peeled garlic, salt to taste, 2 tablespoons vinegar and about 1 1/2 cups of fresh water. Blend on high until very smooth!
  • Pour salsa into medium pot with preheated 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil. Essentially you are frying the salsa! This will cook out any impurities, develop better flavors and texture in your salsa. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring as needed. Taste for salt. Cool completely. Store in glass jar, refrigerated. Use on all your favorite Mexican food or as a braising sauce base.

Video

Notes

 
 
I store my dried chiles in plastic storage bags in my refrigerator. They keep forever in there! Keeps the bugs away! If you cannot find chile puya, you can double up on the amount of guajillos peppers, then add 6-10 chile de arbol or japones for a little heat.
Tried this recipe?Mention @pinaenlacocina or tag #pinaenlacocina!

Like this:

Like Loading...

Filed Under: Dried Chiles, Salsa Recipes, Salsa~Salsa Tagged With: Chile Puya, Dried Chiles, Salsa, Salsa Roja

Previous Post: « Cinnamon Vanilla Bundt Cake With Glaze
Next Post: Frijoles Charros Borrachos!(Drunken Beans) »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Robert J Fox

    December 28, 2020 at 4:35 pm

    What would be the closest substitute for the puya chiles? I already have the guajillos.

    Reply
    • Sonia

      December 28, 2020 at 4:37 pm

      Well, most other smaller dried chiles are a lot more spicy. If I had to pick a susbtitute, I would look for chile japones. I would double up on the chile guajillo and add about 8-10 chile japones.

      Reply
  2. Ofi juarez

    January 23, 2021 at 2:24 pm

    Hello, Sonia
    Can I use this sauce in my masa for tamales?
    Thanks and hope to hear from you soon🌸

    Reply
    • Sonia

      January 25, 2021 at 9:09 am

      It’s on the spicy side. If you want them more spicy, then I would go for it.

      Reply
  3. Diane Hardin

    July 26, 2022 at 3:08 am

    yum! this came out SO good; thank you!!!

    Reply
    • Sonia

      July 26, 2022 at 5:11 am

      Hi Diane! I am so happy you enjoyed the recipe! I appreciate your feedback!

      Reply

Would Love to Hear From YouCancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Welcome!

Hi, my name is Sonia Mendez Garcia. My parents Ramiro and Blanca Mendez moved to the United States from Monterrey, Mexico in 1963. I am first generation Mexican American born in Los Angeles, California. Cooking has always been one of my passions in life. This is my journey and I can't wait to see what the future holds. Read More…

Never Miss a Recipe

Get all the latest directly to your inbox

View Privacy Policy Before Subscribing

View our privacy policy

Mariscos-Seafood

Blackened Fish with Mango Salsa

Chilean Sea Bass in Adobo

chilean sea bass plated

Crispy Masa Crusted Shrimp and Poppers

popper with cheese and bacon filling

More Ceviche & Aguachile!

aguachile verde in a heart shaped cazuela

You might also like…

Atropellado. Dried Beef in Salsa

top view of queso in salsa verde

Queso In Salsa Verde!

Gorditas de Azucar (Sweet Griddle Cakes)

Copyright © 2025 LA PIÑA EN LA COCINA

MENU & SEARCH
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • About
    • Mexican at Heart
    • Media
  • Contact
  • Disclosure/Privacy Policy
693 shares
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
Cookie Settings Accept
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
Save & Accept
 

Loading Comments...
 

    %d

      Rate This Recipe

      Your vote:




      A rating is required
      A name is required
      An email is required