Pasilla Chili Sauce (Authentic Mexican Salsa)

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 1

Authentic Pasilla Chili Sauce Recipe for Your Tacos

Pasilla Chili Sauce (Authentic Mexican Salsa)

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

146

Sugar

Fat

15g

Pasilla chili sauce is a classic Mexican salsa that is made by blending pasilla chilies with olive oil, white vinegar, and spices. This sauce has a deep and smoky flavor with a hint of sweetness and heat. It can be used as a dipping sauce or added to your favorite Mexican dish to enhance its flavor. The addition of monterey jack cheese gives it a creamy and cheesy texture, balancing out the heat of the chili peppers.

Instructions

1.	Remove the stems, seeds, and veins from the pasilla chilies and toast them in a dry skillet until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
2.	Add the chilies to a pot of boiling water and turn off the heat once they are soft.
3.	Drain the chilies and add them to a blender with the olive oil, white vinegar, oregano, and salt. Blend until smooth.
4.	Heat the lard or corn oil in a skillet and add the blended chili sauce, stirring occasionally for a few minutes until heated through.
5.	Serve hot and sprinkle with grated Monterey jack cheese to taste.
6.

PROS

Pasilla chili sauce is a flavorful and versatile condiment that can be used on tacos, enchiladas, burritos, or any Mexican dish.

It is easy to make and can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.

CONS

Pasilla chili sauce can be spicy for some people, so adjust the amount of chili peppers to your liking if you have a low tolerance for heat.

It can also be high in fat due to the addition of lard or corn oil.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pasilla chili peppers are a good source of vitamins A and C, potassium, and dietary fiber.
They have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can help improve heart health, boost immunity, and lower the risk of chronic diseases.
The addition of monterey jack cheese can provide a good amount of calcium and protein.

	1 tablespoon lard or 1 tablespoon corn oil
	3 pasilla chiles
	3 tablespoons olive oil
	2 tablespoons white vinegar
	1 teaspoon crushed dried oregano
	salt
	1/4 cup grated monterey jack cheese ( to taste )