Salsa Rena

• 12 dried New Mexican chile pepper pods
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• Salt

Remove the stems and seeds from the chiles and soak in a bowl of warm water for 20 minutes.

Drain the chiles.

Process the chiles in a food processor, turning the machine on and off until they begin to purée.

Add the oregano and a generous amount of salt.

Turn the processor on and gradually add the oil.

For a very hot sauce, add chile seeds to suit your ta