Fiery Southwest Red Chile Sauce

Red Chile Sauce Recipe

🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 6
🍳 Yield: N/A

Description:

Indulge in the rich flavors of the Southwest with this tantalizing Red Chile Sauce recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. Perfect for adding a spicy kick to your favorite dishes, this sauce is a must-have in any kitchen arsenal.

Ingredients:

• 10 red chili peppers
• 1/3 cup red chili powder
• 1/4 onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2-3 tablespoons oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup tomato sauce

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chiles:

   • Remove the stems from the chili peppers.
   • Cut the chilies in half and remove the seeds.

2. Cook the Chiles:

   • Place the chilies and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
   • Let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until the chilies are tender.

3. Puree the Chiles:

   • Remove the cooked chilies and cool them under running water.
   • Cut them into pieces and place them in a blender with 1 cup of water.
   • Blend until smooth and then press the mixture through a wire strainer to remove any solids.

4. Prepare the Roux:

   • In a skillet, brown the flour until it becomes fragrant and lightly golden.

5. Saute Onion and Garlic:

   • In a saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat.
   • Saute the onion and garlic until they become translucent.

6. Combine Ingredients:

   • Add the browned flour to the onion and garlic mixture and stir well for about a minute.
   • Pour in the chili puree and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

7. Adjust Consistency:

   • If the sauce is too thick, add some of the reserved cooking water or additional water to thin it out to your desired consistency.

8. Season and Simmer:

   • Stir in the salt and tomato sauce, then let the sauce simmer for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

9. Storage:

   • Store any leftover sauce in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to 1 week.
   • Alternatively, the sauce can be frozen for longer preservation.

10. Serving Suggestions:

    • Enjoy this delectable Red Chile Sauce drizzled over chicken or cheese enchiladas for a mouthwatering culinary experience!

Nutritional Information per Serving:

• Calories: 125.7
• Fat: 9.4g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.2g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 202.7mg
• Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1.4g
  • Sugar: 4.4g
• Protein: 1.9g

Keywords:

Southwestern U.S., Mexican, Spicy, Stove Top, Sauces

This Red Chile Sauce recipe is a culinary delight that will elevate your dishes with its vibrant flavors and spicy kick. Give it a try and let your taste buds dance with joy!