Red Sauce for Tamales or Enchiladas Etc…

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 1
Homemade Authentic Red Sauce for Tamales or Enchiladas Etc...
in Mexican

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

10 ancho chilies ( dried poblano )
4 dry Mexican chilies
4 onions , quartered
8 garlic cloves , peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 -4 2 -4 cups chicken stock or 2 -4 cups vegetable stock
1 can tomato puree or ( 28 ounce ) can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 - 1 tablespoon salt , please start with the smaller amount , sample and adjust to your taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
54
Sugar
5g
Fat
2g
Red sauce for tamales or enchiladas is a staple in Mexican cuisine, and this homemade recipe is authentic and tasty. The sauce is made with dried ancho and Mexican chilies, onions, garlic, and tomato puree or crushed tomatoes, giving it a rich and bold flavor. The sauce has a deep red color and a slightly smoky taste, which pairs well with many Mexican dishes. Whether you're making tamales, enchiladas, or chilaquiles, this sauce will add an authentic touch to your meal.

Instructions

1.Clean and remove seeds from ancho and Mexican chilies.
2.Toast the chilies in a dry skillet over medium heat until slightly softened and fragrant.
3.Place chilies, onions, garlic, oil, cumin, and one cup of chicken or vegetable stock in a blender or food processor, puree until smooth.
4.Pour blended vegetables into a large pot and add tomato puree or crushed tomatoes, sugar, and salt.
5.Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and reduce heat to medium-low, let simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
6.Add additional chicken or vegetable stock if needed to reach desired consistency.
7.Adjust salt to taste.

PROS

This homemade red sauce is authentic, flavorful, and versatile.
It can be used as a base for tamales, enchiladas, chilaquiles, and many other Mexican dishes.

It is also vegetarian and gluten-free.

CONS

The sauce requires some effort to make, as it involves toasting and pureeing chilies, onions, and garlic.

It also requires some time to simmer and thicken, so it’s not a quick sauce to make.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The sauce contains many health benefits such as; ancho chilies, which are a good source of vitamin C and may help boost the immune system.
The sauce also contains garlic, which has been linked to lowering blood pressure and reducing the risk of heart disease.
Lastly, this sauce is made with natural ingredients and is free of preservatives commonly found in store-bought sauces.

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