Fresh Red Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. fresh hot red chilies, stemmed, seeded and chopped
1/4 c. olive oil
2 Tbsp. coarsely chopped garlic
2 tsp. salt
1 c. boiling water
1/2 c. coarsely chopped onions
2 tsp. oregano

Preparation

Combine the chilies and boiling water in a bowl; let them steep for about 10 minutes.
Transfer the mixture to an electric blender; blend on high speed for 30 seconds.
Scrape out the jar with a rubber spatula.
Add onions, oil, garlic, oregano and salt. Blend again until the red chili sauce is a smooth puree.
Taste for seasoning.
This can be used for dipping fresh cooked shrimp or over a broiled or baked fish.