Ingredients for Traditional New Mexican Red Chile Sauce
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How to Make Traditional New Mexican Red Chile Sauce
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a cookie sheet with foil.
- Place 1 pound of dried red chile pods (such as New Mexico chiles) on the prepared cookie sheet. Warm in the oven for 5-7 minutes, or until softened and leathery. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Remove chiles from oven and let cool slightly. Working in small batches, carefully add the chiles to a blender or food processor. (Important: Cover any rubber or plastic parts with plastic wrap to prevent staining.)
- Add 1 medium onion (roughly chopped), 4 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tablespoon dried oregano, and 2 teaspoons salt to the blender with the chiles.
- Puree until smooth, adding small amounts of water (about 1/2 cup to start) as needed to reach the consistency of thick cream. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Repeat steps 3-5 until all chiles have been pureed. Transfer each batch to a large bowl.
- Stir all pureed batches together thoroughly. If desired, stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream for added richness.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The sauce will deepen in flavor over time.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
76 g
Sugar
517g
Fat
12g
Carbs
82g
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