RED CHILE SAUCE: Made from Chimayó, New Mexico Red Chile Powder/Easy Recipe with a Unique Twist

This recipe for a basic Red Chile Sauce is far from basic! It's absolutely delicious made from Chimayó, New Mexico red chile powder. The recipe comes from El Potrero Trading Post in Chimayó, and it has a unique twist for those who like a thicker sauce. Read on for the easy recipe.

If you would like to order Chimayó red chile, visit their website at https://www.potrerotradingpost.com
You can also call (505)351-4112 or email elpotr@[email protected]


Red Chile Sauce

6 Tbsp. ground red chile
2 cups chicken stock or water
2 Tbsp. cooking oil
2 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. cumin
2 tsp. ground Mexican oregano
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 dash red wine vinegar
1 potato, peeled, cubed & cooked (optional for thicker sauce)
salt to taste

Add chile powder to liquid you are using, stir and let soak 20 minutes.
Heat skillet on stovetop over medium high heat with cooking oil. Sauté minced garlic, then add the flour and let brown while stirring continuously. Once flour is browned, add in chile liquid, cumin, oregano, salt, and splash of red wine vinegar. Stir until left with smooth sauce. Simmer a few minutes. If desired, add cooked potatoes and mash into sauce for desired thickness. If too thick, you can also add water. Let simmer a few minutes and enjoy.

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