RED ENCHILADA SAUCE - TUCSON'S EL CHARRO

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Red Enchilada Sauce - Tucson's El Charro image

If you want hot enchilada sauce, choose a hot chile variety. Otherwise, use Ancho chiles. Garlic puree is recipe#230764. Chef Carlotta Flores, owner of El Charro Cafe.

Provided by Mme M

Categories     Sauces

Time 45m

Yield 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 dried red chilies
2 quarts boiling water
3 tablespoons oil
1/4 cup garlic paste
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Rinse the chiles in cold water and remove the stems. Cook in the boiling water until tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove the chiles, reserving the liquid.
  • Place a few of the chiles in a blender or food processor with 1/2 cup of the reserved liquid, and blend to a paste.
  • Remove to a bowl. Repeat with the rest of the chiles.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet. Add the garlic puree and flour, stirring until the flour browns. Add the chile paste, stirring continuously until it all boils and thickens. Season with the salt. Thin with the cooking liquid.

Rishika Prasad
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This recipe is a keeper! The sauce is so rich and flavorful, and it's so easy to make. I love that I can adjust the spice level to my liking.


shahiraj hassan
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This sauce is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes incredible. I've used it to make enchiladas, tacos, and burritos, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Jackline Makutsa
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! The sauce is so flavorful and delicious. I've used it to make enchiladas and tacos, and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing!


Dragon Skate
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This recipe is a winner! The sauce is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I've used it to make enchiladas, tacos, and burritos, and it's always a hit.


Katlego Ramorola
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Delicious! This sauce is so flavorful and has just the right amount of heat. I used it to make enchiladas and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved the sauce.


Doll Doll
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This sauce is a must-try! It's so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a restaurant. I love that it's not too spicy, so everyone in my family can enjoy it.


babarn chhteri
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I love this sauce! It's the perfect balance of smoky, spicy, and savory. I've used it to make enchiladas, tacos, and burritos, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Zinatu Adam
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This sauce is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes incredible. I've used it to make enchiladas, tacos, and burritos, and it's always a hit.


Tinika Vincenzi
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This recipe is a keeper! The sauce is so rich and flavorful, and it's so easy to make. I love that I can adjust the spice level to my liking.


Helena Andrews
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Yum! This sauce is delicious. It has a great smoky flavor and just the right amount of heat. I used it to make enchiladas and they were the best I've ever had.


sindhi status song
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This sauce is so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a restaurant. I love that it's not too spicy, so everyone in my family can enjoy it. We'll definitely be making this again soon.


khan bab
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I'm not usually a fan of enchilada sauce, but this recipe is amazing. It's so smooth and creamy, with just the right amount of spice. I'll definitely be making this again.


Tracey McKnight
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This enchilada sauce is a game-changer! It's so flavorful and has the perfect amount of heat. I used it to make enchiladas for my family and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about the sauce and asked for the recipe.