This simple homemade enchiliada sauce, is perfect for enchiladas or homemade wet burritos. For an extra kick try adding this sauce to your favorite mexican inspired soups or chilies.
RecipeSavants.comThis simple homemade enchiliada sauce, is perfect for enchiladas or homemade wet burritos. For an extra kick try adding this sauce to your favorite mexican inspired soups or chilies. Smart Recipes, Mexican Recipes, Chicken,Vegetables Recipes, RecipesChicken,VegetablesMexicanHomemade Enchilada SaucePT1H15MServes 8
Ingredients:
7 Dried Guajillo Chiles3 Dried New Mexico Chiles2 Small Roma Tomatoes1 Cup Water1 Tablespoon Oil1 Small Onion3 Cloves Garlic0.5 Teaspoon Dried Mexican Oregano0.5 Teaspoon Ground Cumin0.125 Teaspoon Cinnamon4 Cups Chicken Stock1 Cup Water1.5 Tablespoons Lard1.5 Tablespoons All-Purpose FlourAdd dried chilies to a large bowl and cover them with boiling water. Set aside for 30 minutes. Drain and remove the stem and seeds from the chiles. Reserve the chile water and tear the chiles into pieces.Blend tomatoes, chiles, and 1/4 cup of chile water in a blender. Add onion and garlic cloves to a blender and puree them. Add more water if needed. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion puree to the skillet and cook for five minutes.Stir in cinnamon, oregano, Chile puree and cumin. Cook for five minutes more. Add water and chicken stock. Simmer for 20 minutes.Strain the cooked sauce using a fine mesh strainer. Press the solids in the strainer to completely release the liquid. Remove the solids.Heat oil in a frying pan and add flour into it. Stir cook for three to four minutes. Add the prepared sauce to the pan. Let it simmer for 10 minutes and set it aside.