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Classic Red Chili Sauce, New Mexico-Style Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time15 minsCook Time45 minsTotal Time1 hr

A classic red chili sauce, New Mexico-style is a thick, spicy sauce made with dried red chili peppers, garlic, and onions. It is typically used as a condiment or dipping sauce, and goes well with grilled meats, tacos, and burritos.

 12 x DRIED WHOLE RED CHILES
 3 x CLOVES OF GARLIC, CHOPPED
 1 x LARGE ONION, CHOPPED
 3 c WATER
1

PLACE THE CHILES IN A BAKING PAN AND PUT THEM IN A 2500F.

2

OVEN FOR ABOUT10 TO 15 MINUTES.

3

DO NOT BURN!! IF THE CHILES SMELL TOASTED THEY ARE DONE.

4

REMOVE SEEDS AND STEMS AND CRUMBLE INTO A SAUCEPAN.

5

ADD THE REMAININGINGREDIENTS, BRING TO A BOIL, REDUCE HEAT AND SIMMER FOR 20 TO 30 MINUTES.

6

PUREE THE MIXTURE IN A BLENDER UNTIL SMOOTH; STRAIN IF NECESSARY.

7

IF THESAUCE IS TOO THIN, PLACE BACK ON THE STOVE AND SIMMER UNTIL IT IS REDUCEDTO THE DESIRED CONSISTENCY.

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VARIATIONS: SPICES SUCH AS CUMIN, CORIANDER AND MEXICAN OREGANO MAY BE .