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Homemade Mexican Enchilada Sauce

Cultural Context

Originating from Mexico, enchilada sauce is a staple in Mexican cuisine, traditionally used to smother enchiladas and other dishes. Its vibrant flavors reflect the region's love for bold spices and fresh ingredients. Today, enchilada sauce has gained popularity worldwide, with many variations adapting to local tastes and ingredient availability.

MexicanMXother
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
6 dried guajillo chiles
4 dried ancho chiles
4 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons oregano
2 cups water

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

dried chiles

🥗Healthier: fresh bell peppers

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh bell peppers can add flavor with fewer calories.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lime juice provides a fresh acidity similar to vinegar.

1

Boil guajillo and ancho chiles in water.

2

Add garlic to the boiling chiles.

3

Add a little bit of oregano (about a pinch).

4

Pour in water (approximately 2 cups).

5

Blend the mixture until smooth, adjusting water for desired consistency.

6

Discard any solids left in the blender after blending.

Cooking Techniques

toastingblendingsimmering

Equipment Needed

skilletblendersaucepan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganvegetarianplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

Enchilada SauceSalsa Roja
Local Name: salsa de enchilada casera

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