Here's the "red" half of the New Mexico State Question, "Red or Green?" As is usual, the red chile sauce has more spicy heat than the green, but the flavor of those red chiles is awesome indeed! Slather this on or under your huevos rancheros, enchiladas, dinner-sized burritos or other New Mexico inspired dish for a truly...
Provided by Wiley P
Categories Other Sauces
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. In a heavy bottomed skillet over medium heat, heat the lard until it is shimmering but not yet smoking. Sauté the onion until it has softened and become translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and stir until it is nice and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the flour. Stir gently but constantly until the roux reaches a medium brown ("peanut butter") color, about 2 minutes. Add the chile powder or chiles, garlic, chicken broth, oregano, salt and cumin (if using). Simmer, stirring constantly until the sauce has thickened. The sauce should coat the back of a spoon. Add a little water if needed for proper consistency. Blend or process if desired for a smoother texture.
- 2. Slather the hot (temperature-wise) sauce over or under your New Mexican or southwestern dishes. Kept in an air tight container, this should stay fresh for at least a week in the refrigerator.
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Md Sujan
sujan-m@hotmail.comThis is a great recipe! Thanks for sharing.
ZADDY JA
z-ja29@gmail.comI love this sauce! It's so easy to make and it tastes so good.
Michael Elegalam
em85@hotmail.comThis is the best red chile sauce I've ever had!
Liv
liv@hotmail.frThis sauce is amazing! It's the perfect addition to any Mexican dish.
Thanu Thanushan
tthanushan91@yahoo.comI love this sauce! It's so flavorful and easy to make.
Qazi sumaira Khan9333
qazi-s@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe! I'm so glad I found it.
Derrick Mann
mann-derrick@gmail.comThis sauce is delicious! I will definitely be making it again.
Nasir Tfit
tfit_n@yahoo.comI love this sauce! It's the perfect addition to any Mexican dish. It's easy to make and it tastes great.
Megha Mousi
mousi-megha69@yahoo.comThis sauce is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes so good. I've used it on everything from enchiladas to tacos to burritos and it's always a hit.
Joell Rojas
j-r@yahoo.comThis is the best red chile sauce I've ever had! It's so flavorful and has just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making this again.
Bikram gole
g-bikram@yahoo.comI've tried this sauce on several different dishes and it's always a hit. It's the perfect amount of spicy and it has a great flavor.
mukisa joel
mjoel4@yahoo.comThis sauce is a great way to add some flavor to your favorite Mexican dishes. It's easy to make and it tastes great.
Abdullah Samar
s.abdullah@hotmail.comI love this sauce! It's so versatile and can be used on so many different dishes. I especially love it on enchiladas and tacos.
Nekman ManzarKhel
n_m@gmail.comThis is a great recipe! The sauce is delicious and it's so easy to make. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Rs Singh
rs@hotmail.comThis sauce is amazing! It's so flavorful and has just the right amount of heat. I've used it on everything from enchiladas to tacos to burritos and it's always a hit.
Sohel Miya
s.miya22@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this sauce was surprisingly mild. It had a great flavor and I really enjoyed it. I would definitely make it again.
Foxy Gamer
foxyg81@hotmail.comThis is the best red chile sauce I've ever had! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love that it's not too spicy, so everyone can enjoy it.
Cirro12 Makhtal
mc@hotmail.comI made this sauce last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. It was the perfect amount of spicy and had a great flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Adetoun Kelani
kelani.adetoun@hotmail.comThis New Mexico red chile sauce is a staple in our house! It's so flavorful and versatile. We use it on everything from enchiladas to tacos to burritos. It's also great for dipping. Thanks for sharing the recipe!