9    Red New Mexico chiles OR
9    California chiles
Chiles should be dried

Place chiles in bowl with 3 1/2 cups warm water. Let stand until softened.
Discard all but 1 1/4 cups liquid. In a blender or food processor, pruee
chiles with liquid until smooth; scrape down sides of container once or
twice.

Use wherever Red Chile Puree is called for.