Creamy Peruvian Chile Sauce

• BASIC-EASY
• FAST
• MAKE-AHEAD
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 1/4 cup vegetable oil
2. 3 large jalapeños, seeded and quartered lengthwise
3. 1 large serrano chile with seeds, quartered lengthwise
4. 1/2 small white onion, thinly sliced
5. 1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced
6. 1 cup water
7. 1/2 Hass avocado
8. 2 1/2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
9. Salt and freshly ground pepper

1. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add the jalapeños, serrano, onion and garlic and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add the water and bring to a boil. Cook over moderate heat until the vegetables are tender and the water is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. Add the avocado and puree until smooth. With the machine on, add the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil and puree until creamy. Add the lime juice and season with salt and pepper.