Diane’s Mexican Red Chile Sauce

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 0

Diane's Mexican Red Chile Sauce recipe for your next Mexican feast

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	6 ounces about 10-12 whole dried ancho peppers
	3 cups hot water
	1/4 cup tomato sauce or 1/4 cup tomato paste
	1 small garlic clove ( or to taste )
	1/4 cup salad oil
	1 1/2 teaspoons salt
	1 teaspoon mexican oregano leaves , dried and crushed
	1/4 teaspoon cumin ( to taste )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

Sugar

Fat

10g

Diane's Mexican Red Chile Sauce is an authentic Mexican sauce with its roots in Northern Mexico. It is a thick and rich sauce made from dried ancho peppers, tomato sauce or tomato paste, garlic, and a few aromatic spices. This sauce is perfect for topping tacos, enchiladas, and burritos. It can also be used as a marinade for meat or a dip for chips. This sauce is not only delicious but also easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer for up to a month, making it a great condiment to have on hand for any Mexican feast.

Instructions

1.	Tear off stems from the dried ancho peppers, remove seeds, then rinse and soak them in 3 cups of hot water until they soften.
2.	In a blender, puree the soaked peppers with their soaking water, tomato sauce or tomato paste, garlic, salad oil, salt, oregano, and cumin.
3.	Pour the puree into a frying pan and simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes. If the sauce is too thick, add water to thin it out, and then serve.

PROS

Diane’s Mexican Red Chile Sauce has an intense and rich flavor with a smooth texture, making it perfect for complementing any Mexican dish.

It can also be made in bulk and frozen for later use.

CONS

This sauce is not recommended for those who do not like spicy food.

It is also high in sodium, so individuals who are trying to reduce their sodium intake should consume it in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Ancho peppers which are used to make Diane’s Mexican Red Chile Sauce contain capsaicin which helps in reducing inflammation, pain, and aids in weight loss.
It is also high in vitamin C and E, and carotenoids which help in boosting immunity and fighting chronic diseases.