NEW MEXICO RED CHILE SAUCE

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Red chile is a staple of the New Mexican and West Texan diet, and this recipe is my grandmother's recipe. When I make it, it reminds me of the smells of her cooking in her kitchen, fresh corn tortillas, beans, and red chile peppers. You can kick up the spiciness by adding more arbol chile pods.

Provided by Cookincwgrl

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 43m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons canola oil
20 New Mexico dried red chile pods, stemmed and seeded
10 dried chile de arbol peppers, stemmed and seeded
1 large yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 quart chicken stock, or more if needed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • Coat the bottom of a heavy saucepan with oil; add chile pods. Toast over medium heat until aromatic, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in onion and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add enough chicken stock to allow pods to float; simmer until they develop the texture of wet leather, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Fill blender halfway with chile-stock mixture. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Pour into a bowl; repeat with remaining mixture. Strain sauce through a fine mesh strainer into a saucepan over medium heat. Discard solids.
  • Stir cumin, coriander, and oregano into the saucepan; add honey. Cook until sauce is thick and evenly coats the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.9 calories, Carbohydrate 52.3 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 711.9 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

Dost Muhammad Khan
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this sauce was surprisingly mild. It had a great flavor and I really enjoyed it. I will definitely be making this again.


Cody Anon
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This sauce is amazing! I used it on tacos and they were the best I've ever had. The sauce is flavorful and has a nice kick to it. I will definitely be making this again.


Tasfia Jahan
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this sauce was surprisingly mild. It had a great flavor and I really enjoyed it. I will definitely be making this again.


juliana sadi
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The sauce is flavorful and the chicken is tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Moshfiqur Rahman
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this sauce was surprisingly mild. It had a great flavor and I really enjoyed it. I will definitely be making this again.


David Edward
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This sauce is amazing! I used it on tacos and they were the best I've ever had. The sauce is flavorful and has a nice kick to it. I will definitely be making this again.


dj mario
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Aman abbas sheikh
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The sauce is flavorful and the chicken is tender. I will definitely be making this again.


FluffyJRC
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this sauce was surprisingly mild. It had a great flavor and I really enjoyed it. I will definitely be making this again.


Adam Khan
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This sauce is amazing! I used it on enchiladas and they were the best I've ever had. The sauce is flavorful and has a nice kick to it. I will definitely be making this again.


Susan Dhakal
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. I love the smoky flavor of the chiles.


Haleluya Fekadu
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making this again.