Directions

Remove the stems, seeds, and veins from the chiles. Discard.
Peel the cloves of garlic.
Chop the cilantro. You can use the stems.
Put all the ingredients in a pan.
Add just enough water to cover the ingredients, about 4 cups.
Bring the water to a boil then reduce the heat to low.
Simmer for 1 minute then turn off the heat.
Allow the ingredients to soak for 15 minutes. The dried chiles will reconstitute in this time.

Pour all of the ingredients including 2 cups the soaking water into the blender.
Blend until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add a little water if needed to blend.
Strain the mixture into mixing a bowl. Discard the paste that remains in the strainer.
Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in your saucepan over medium heat then add the strained salsa and 1 tsp. salt.