Red Chili Puree
["8 dried long red chili pods", "1/4 c. hot water", "1 small garlic clove", "dash of salt", "1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves"]
["Put chilies in a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Allow to soak 15 minutes.", "Wear gloves to rinse and prepare chilies in cold water.", "While rinsing, break off stems; run finger inside chilies to find and discard any moldy areas; loosen seeds to be rinsed away.", "In a blender, combine seed-free chilies, 1/4 cup hot water, garlic, salt and oregano.", "Whirl at high speed until chilies are pureed."]
["long red chili pods", "hot water", "garlic", "salt", "oregano"]