MEXICAN RED CHILE SAUCE

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Salsa de Chile Rojo. This is based on a recipe from Sunset's Mexican Cook Book. Sunset recommends mild dried chiles, ones that are large and dusky-red. Use as an enchilada sauce.

Provided by mersaydees

Categories     Sauces

Time 2h20m

Yield 3 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ounces whole dried chilies (ancho, pasilla, or California green chiles, about 10 to 12 chiles, in any combination)
3 cups hot water
1/4 cup tomato sauce (or tomato paste)
1 small garlic clove, minced (or pressed)
1/4 cup salad oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon oregano leaves, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place chiles on a baking sheet. Toast lightly in oven, 3 or 4 minutes, until they give off a mild aroma. Do not burn, otherwise, chiles will be very bitter.
  • Remove chiles from oven and set aside until cool enough to handle.
  • Remove and discard stems, seeds, and any pink pithy materials.
  • Rinse chiles in cool water, drain briefly, then cover with hot water and soak for an hour.
  • Process chiles in blender with enough of the soaking water to obtain a nice, blended consistency.
  • Add remaining water, tomato sauce, garlic, oil, salt, oregano, and cumin. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Sauce can be refrigerated for up to 1 week or frozen for later use.

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