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🌮🌯🌶Receta de salsa de enchilada casera🌶🌯🌮

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Homemade Enchilada Sauce

Cultural Context

Enchilada sauce is a staple in Mexican cuisine, often used to enhance the flavor of enchiladas, tacos, and other dishes. It reflects the rich culinary traditions of Mexico, where sauces play a crucial role in meal preparation. Homemade versions allow for customization of spice levels and ingredients, making it a popular choice for home cooks.

MexicanMXother
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 chile verde serrano
2 tazas de tomate verde mediano
1 diente de ajo
½ cebolla de huevo
1 cucharadita de comino
1 cucharadita de orégano
2 cucharadas de aceite de oliva
sal y pimienta al gusto
2 tazas de agua

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: pureed tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Pureed tomatoes are fresher and lower in sodium.

chili powder

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds flavor without extra calories.

1

Blend the serrano chiles, tomatillos, garlic, and onion until smooth.

2

In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

3

Pour the blended mixture into the saucepan and add the cumin and oregano.

4

Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.

5

Add water and season with salt and pepper to taste.

6

Simmer until the sauce thickens.

Cooking Techniques

simmered

Equipment Needed

blendersaucepan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegangluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

Enchilada Gravy
Local Name: salsa de enchilada casera

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