Best Authentic Enchilada Sauce Recipe

Authentic Enchilada Sauce The Daring Gourmet

WEBMay 11, 2023 · Simmer it uncovered for about 30 minutes. Add a little more water if you prefer it thinner. The sauce should be the thickness of …

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1. Start with that all important step: Roasting! Heat a heavy non-stick skillet (I like to use cast iron) over medium-high heat. Don't add any oil. Lay the dried peppers on the skillet and toast them for a minute or two on each, just until they become very fragrant. It's better to under-toast than to over-toast them as they will become very bitter if scorched. Remove and set aside. Next place the onion, garlic and tomatoes on the skillet and toast until lightly browned.
2. Remove the stems from the peppers (using gloves if you're using hot peppers), slice the peppers open and remove and discard all of the seeds and the membranes (contrary to popular belief, it's the membranes not the seeds that are hot, the seeds are bitter). Place the peppers in a bowl.Pour the boiling water over the peppers, cover the bowl and let them sit for 20-30 minutes until soft.
3. Place the peppers and their liquid along with the onion, tomato, garlic and all remaining ingredients (except for the chocolate if using) in a blender and blend until completely smooth.Note: At this point determine for yourself whether your sauce needs to be strained. I use a Vitamix blender which does an excellent job of blending the sauce to a very smooth puree, so I don't bother straining it.
4. Time to cook the sauce: Heat a tablespoon or so of oil to a pot then add red sauce. Simmer it uncovered for about 30 minutes. Add a little more water if you prefer it thinner. The sauce should be the thickness of heavy cream.Optional: For an added flavor touch, add a small piece of semi-sweet chocolate at the end and stir until melted.If the sauce is very bitter, add a touch of brown sugar. SEE NOTE.

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Authentic Enchilada Sauce Isabel Eats

WEBApr 17, 2019 · Bring to a boil over high heat. Remove the pot from the heat, cover, and let the chiles soak for 10 minutes to soften. Using a slotted …

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1. In a large bowl, add dried chiles and hot water. (If you're very sensitive to spicy food, you can also remove the seeds from the dried chiles, if desired.) Cover bowl with a large plate or plastic wrap and let the chiles soak on the counter for 20 minutes.
2. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the softened chiles into a large blender.
3. Add in 1 cup of the chile-soaked water, 1/2 cup of fresh water, garlic, salt and Mexican chocolate. Puree until completely smooth. Add more water if the sauce is too thick for your liking.
4. Cover and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use, up to two weeks. Use in red chicken enchiladas, easy red chilaquiles or chicken tamale casserole.

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Mexican Enchilada Sauce, Authentic Cooking On The …

WEBJan 2, 2021 · Step 2: Combining water and dry ingredients to make enchilada from scratch. Step 2: Stirring constantly, slowly add enough …

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1. Combine all dry ingredients in a small bowl. Using a whisk, stir to blend.
2. Stirring constantly, slowly add enough of the water to make a thin paste. It should be the consistency of gravy.
3. Pour into a sauce pan and add the rest of water.
4. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. About 5 - 10 minutes.

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