Authentic Red Chili Sauce for Enchiladas
A bold, smoky red chili sauce perfect for enchiladas, tacos, and chilaquiles.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Blender
- Strainer
- Large pan
Ingredients
- 30 dried red chili pods mild, medium, or hot
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chicken bouillon or vegetable bouillon
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp oil
Instructions
- Remove stems and seeds from chili pods.
- Boil in water for 30 minutes, then let cool.
- Blend garlic, 1 cup cooking liquid, cumin, bouillon, and salt.
- Blend chili pods with 1 ½ cups liquid.
- Strain into the garlic mixture, pressing out liquid.
- Simmer with oil for 15 minutes.
- Store in glass jars for up to 3 months.