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Basic Red Chile Sauce Recipe


   
Recipe Categories: Sauces and Marinades
Average Rating: (2 votes)
Yield: 4 cups
 
Ingredients
  8  ea Dried red chiles*  
  4  c Water  
  2  tb Flour  
  2  tb Vegetable oil  
  2  lg Garlic cloves, chopped  
  1  pn Dried oregano  
  1  ts Cider vinegar  
 
Instructions
 
  * For a spicy sauce, use 1 New Mexico and 7 California chiles. Eliminate the New Mexico chile for a milder sauce.

 
  1. Wearing gloves, use a small knife to remove chile stems and seeds, then wash the chiles well. Place in a saucepan with the water and bring to a boil over high heat; boil for 5 minutes, then allow to sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Whirl the water and chiles in a food processor or blender, in batches if necessary, for 20 to 30 seconds, or until the skins are finely chopped. Pass through a strainer, pressing the chile pieces through with a wooden spoon.

 
  2. In a medium skillet, make a roux by combining the flour and oil. Saute over low heat for 2 minutes, then add the garlic, chile mixture, oregano and vinegar. Stir well and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. The sauce will keep in the refrigerator, tightly covered, for about 5 days, or it can be frozen for 2 to 3 months.

 
   


 



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