Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2   c            Dried Whole Red Hot Chiles
                        -Stemmed And Seeded
   2                    Cloves Garlic, Halved
   1       small       Onion, Coarsely Chopped
     1/4   c            Sugar
     1/4   c            Lemon Juice
     1/4   c            Water
     1/2   ts           Salt

Preparation:

In a blender or food processor, combine chiles, garlic, onion, sugar, lemon juice, water and salt;whirl until onions are finely minced. Pour mixture into a 1 to 2 quart pan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until reduced to about 1/2 cup (about 10 minutes). Serve at room temperature. Makes about 1/2 cup.