Three-chili Dry Noodles

Ingredients

✓  7 oz (200 g) La Moderna® noodles (fideo or vermicelli style)
✓  1 dried guajillo chili
✓  1 dried ancho chili
✓  1 dried árbol chili (adjust to taste if you prefer less heat)
✓  1 garlic clove
✓  ¼ white onion
✓  1½ tbsp vegetable oil
✓  Salt to taste
✓  ⅓ cup sour cream
✓  ⅓ cup crumbled fresh cheese
✓  1 small avocado, sliced or fanned
✓  Pork rinds for garnish (optional)

4 Servings

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35 min

Preparations

Toast the chilies:
Lightly toast the guajillo and ancho chilies on a hot griddle for a few seconds per side, being careful not to burn them. Remove stems and seeds. Quickly toast the árbol chili, as it burns easily.

Make the sauce:
In a blender, combine the toasted chilies with garlic, onion, and ½ cup hot water. Blend until smooth and thick.

Fry the noodles:
Heat oil in a wide skillet. Add the noodles and lightly fry until golden, taking care not to burn them.

Add the sauce:
Pour the blended sauce over the noodles. Stir and cook over medium-low heat for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender and most of the sauce has reduced. Adjust salt to taste.

Serve:
Plate the dry noodles. Top with a spoonful of sour cream, sprinkle with crumbled cheese, add avocado slices, and garnish with pork rinds if desired.

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