Red Chile-Cumin Vinaigrette

• BASIC-EASY
• FAST
• HEALTHY
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2. 2 dried New Mexican chiles
3. 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
4. 1/2 jalapeño, preferably red, chopped
5. 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped shallot
6. 1/4 teaspoon chopped garlic
7. 6 tablespoons rice vinegar
8. 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola oil
9. Salt and freshly ground pepper

1. In a small skillet, toast the cumin seeds over moderately low heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool, then grind to a powder in a mortar or spice grinder.
2. In a mini processor, blend the cumin, chiles, cilantro, jalapeño, shallot, garlic and rice vinegar. With the machine on, add the oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.