Ole! Chile Relleno Sauce

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 8
Mexican flavors in Ole! Chile Relleno Sauce
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Prep

10 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/3 cup corn oil
1 medium onion , chopped
4 garlic cloves , chopped
1/3 cup flour
1 1/2 cups fresh ripe roma tomatoes , pureed
1 seeded fresh jalapeno pepper , pureed
5 cups water ( not broth ! )
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons Mexican oregano , crushed
1/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
1 small bay leaf
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground cloves

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
200
Sugar
6g
Fat
16g
Ole! Chile Relleno Sauce is a traditional Mexican sauce that's perfect for spicy food lovers. It's typically served with chile rellenos, but it can also be used as a salsa or condiment for tacos, nachos, or any other Mexican-inspired dish. The sauce is made with fresh ripe roma tomatoes, jalapeno pepper, and a blend of spices like Mexican oregano, cinnamon, and cloves. This complex mix of flavors gives Ole! Chile Relleno Sauce its unique taste and makes it a favorite among Mexican food enthusiasts. Try this versatile sauce once, and you'll never turn back!

Instructions

1.Heat corn oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2.Add chopped onions and garlic to the skillet, cook until softened.
3.Add flour and mix well with the onions and garlic.
4.Add pureed tomatoes, pureed fresh jalapeno pepper, and water. Stir well.
5.Add salt, Mexican oregano, black pepper, bay leaf, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves to the skillet. Stir to combine.
6.Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
7.Reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes.
8.Remove the bay leaf from the skillet and discard.
9.Remove the skillet from heat and let cool.
10.Once cooled, use a blender or immersion blender to puree the sauce until smooth.

PROS

Ole! Chile Relleno Sauce is a versatile condiment that can be used in many Mexican recipes.
It’s full of flavor and easy to make ahead of time.
Plus, it’s vegan and gluten-free.

CONS

This sauce can be spicy for some people.
Adjust the amount of jalapeno pepper used according to your taste.
The simmering time is long, so it requires some patience.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The fresh tomatoes used in this salsa provide vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants to help promote healthy skin and reduce the risk of chronic disease. Oregano is known for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and is rich in antioxidants.

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