Ingredients
- 8 pieces dried red New Mexico chile pods
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
Make it step by step
- Wash and destem chile pods. Place in boiling water until the skin separates from the pod. Drain.
- Extract the pulp by putting the pods through a sieve or juicer. To make enchilada sauce, use butter and flour to make a paste. Add water to make a smooth sauce. Add to 1 quart of chile puree, with crushed garlic and salt.
Nutrition and portions
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Recipe source
Adapted from Foodista by Kate Opatz, under CC BY 3.0. Formatting adapted; listed quantities and instructions are retained from the source.
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