Ingredients

10-12 dried red chile peppers

3 cloves garlic, crushed

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon ground caraway

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

sundried tomato, if you want

Preparation

Stem and seed chiles. Toast, then soak chiles in hot water for 30 minutes. Drain. In a food processor pulse chiles, garlic, salt and oil. Add remaining spices and blend to form a smooth paste. Store in an airtight container. Drizzle a small amount of oil on top to keep fresh. Will keep for a month, covered and chilled.