This is a very hot sauce that is used to accompany Guadalajara's special
Tortas Ahogadas, a pork sandwich in a crusty bap drowned (hence the "ahogada") in a tomato salsa. This fiery sauce is served on the side, though some people do drown the sandwich entirely in this sauce and omit the tamer tomato salsa altogether.
- Chiles de Arbol - about 50 - a good fistful, toasted and then simmered in enough water to cover for 20 minutes or so.
- 2 cloves of garlic - preferably toasted.
- A tablespoon of cider vinegar.
- A tablespoon of sesame seeds - preferably toasted.
- Some onion - not much.
- A couple of cloves
- A teaspoon of salt
Blend all of the ingredients in a blender. Some water might be required to get things going, but don't add too much. It's a very hot sauce so it better that it's slightly thick and you use just a little. the consistently should be about that of pouring cream.
Even though the sauce is hot, it does still have flavour. Just remember not to rub your eyes!
