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A bold, smoky red chili sauce perfect for enchiladas, tacos, and chilaquiles.

Authentic Red Chili Sauce for Enchiladas

A bold, smoky red chili sauce perfect for enchiladas, tacos, and chilaquiles.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Course: Condiment, souce
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 15
Ingredients Equipment Method

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

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Blender
  • Strainer
  • Large pan

Method
 

  1. Remove stems and seeds from chili pods.
  2. Boil in water for 30 minutes, then let cool.
  3. Blend garlic, 1 cup cooking liquid, cumin, bouillon, and salt.
  4. Blend chili pods with 1 ½ cups liquid.
  5. Strain into the garlic mixture, pressing out liquid.
  6. Simmer with oil for 15 minutes.
  7. Store in glass jars for up to 3 months.