Guajilo Chile Dressing

This is a great recipe for making a
Guajilo chili dressing that goes good
on just about anything it touches.

Ingredients:
3/4 cup olive oil
2 medium dried guajilo chiles
2 garlic cloves, peeled and quartered
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
salt to taste

Directions:
Heat the oil in a small skillet
and add the peeled garlic.
While it is heating, tear off the stems
from the chiles and split them open,
shaking out the seeds.
When the garlic is sizzling vigorously
the oil is hot enough; lay the chiles
flat in the oil and toast for 30 seconds,
until they smell "toasty" and insides
have turned lighter in color.
Remove the pan from the heat.
Carefully transfer the chiles to a blender
or small food processor and add the vinegar
plus a teaspoon of salt.
Blend or process for 30 seconds.
Once the oil has cooled somewhat
add it along with the garlic,
then blend until smooth and emulsified.
It may take a minute or more.
Season to taste with salt.