Classic Red Chile Sauce
Classic Red Chile Sauce
This is a famous sauce that can be used in any recipe needing a red sauce
It is also used with beans, enchiladas, tacos & tamales
10 dried red New Mexican chiles
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 Tbsp bacon drippings or vegetable oil
1/2 tsp ground cumin (optional)
3 cups water, divided
Arrange chiles on a cookie sheet & place in a 200 deg F oven for 5 min or until the chiles smell like they are toasted
Be careful not to burn them
Remove the stems & seeds
Saute onions & garlic in oil until soft
Place all ingredients in a blender with 1 cup of the water & puree to a smooth sauce
Stir in the remaining 2 cups water, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, & simmer for an hour
The sauce should be smooth & thick
Chile Sauce from Powder
To make sauce from powder, use 1/2 to 3/4 cup powdered red chile, 4 Tbsp shortening, 3 Tbsp flour, 1 medium onion (chopped), 2 cloves garlic, & 2 to 3 cups water
Melt 2 Tbsp of the shortening, stir in the flour, & cook the roux over medium heat until browned, stirring constantly
Add onions, garlic, 1 tbsp oil, & saute until the onion is soft
Stir in the chile powder & heat for 1 min
Add the water, bring to a boil, reduce the heat & simmer for 1 hour
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