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Red Enchilada Sauce

Red Enchilada Sauce

Are you a Mexican cuisine lover? Check out the article to learn how to prepare the red enchilada sauce. Then, you can prepare various Mexican cuisines easily at home.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 30

Ingredients
  

  • 6-8 Dried Chiles Such as Ancho, Guajillo, and Pasilla
  • 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 2 Minced Garlic
  • 1 Chopped Onion
  • 1 Cumin
  • 1 Teaspoon Mexican Oregano
  • 2 Cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil

Method
 

  1. Prepare the chilies by removing stems and seeds. Toast the chilies for 2 minutes, then soak the dried chilies into hot water for about 15 minutes. Drain extra water and put the soft chilies into a bowl
  2. Sauté the chopped onion and garlic until fragrant
  3. Then, blend the chilies to make a smooth paste
  4. Now, add sautéed onion & garlic, tomato paste, cumin, black pepper, oregano, a pinch of salt, and 2 cups of broth into the blender. Blend for 5 minutes until you get a smooth mixture
  5. Pour the solution into a saucepan and simmer for about 15 minutes. Stir the mixture throughout the process
  6. After getting the desired consistency the sauce is ready. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary
  7. Lastly, serve the sauce to enjoy Mexican dishes
  8. You can also store the leftover sauce in an airtight container in a fridge