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June 2010

Red Chile Sauce

By Zin Restaurant Wine Bar in Healdsburg CA

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This sauce is delicious with the chiles rellenos, but would also be perfect drizzled over enchiladas or added to your favorite chili.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

3

large dried ancho chiles* (about 1 ounce)

2

large dried New Mexico chiles* (about 3/4 ounce)

2

large dried Anaheim chiles* (about 1/2 ounce)

2

cups water

1

/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

1

tablespoon olive oil

3

/4 cup chopped onion

2

small garlic cloves, peeled, sliced

1

teaspoon dried oregano

1

cup vegetable broth, divided

1

tablespoon red wine vinegar

1

tablespoon (packed) dark brown sugar

Need to make a substitution?

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Stem and seed chiles; tear into 1-inch pieces. Heat heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add chiles to dry skillet and toast until beginning to smoke, stirring occasionally, 5 to 6 minutes. Add 2 cups water; bring to boil. Remove from heat and let stand 20 minutes to soften. Drain.

    Step 2

    Stir cumin seeds in small skillet over medium-high heat until slightly darker and aromatic, 3 to 4 minutes. Cool. Transfer to spice mill; process until finely ground.

    Step 3

    Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; sauté until golden, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Add garlic, oregano, and ground cumin. Add drained chiles and 1/2 cup broth; sprinkle with salt. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Add 1/2 cup broth.

    Step 4

    Working in batches, purée sauce in blender until smooth. Add vinegar and sugar. Season with salt and pepper.

    Step 5

    DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.

    Step 6

    *Available at many supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Latin markets.

Nutrition Per Serving

1/4 cup contains the following: Calories (kcal) 76.2 %Calories from Fat 21.2 Fat (g) 1.8 Saturated Fat (g) 0.2 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 12.0 Dietary Fiber (g) 3.8 Total Sugars (g) 2.6 Net Carbs (g) 8.2 Protein (g) 2.1
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