Toast briefly in a dry pan until it begins to smell nutty. Soak in just boiled water for 15 minutes, then drain and purée. This purée can be added to soups, stews, sauces or salsas. Chillies can also be broken up in cooking. Remove at end of cooking time.
- Perfect cracked in to a cup of hot seafood broth.
Keep in a cool dry place for storage.