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Enchilada Sauce | Easy Homemade Mexican Enchilada Sauce Recipe

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Enchilada Sauce

Cultural Context

Enchilada sauce is a staple in Mexican cuisine, used to enhance the flavor of enchiladas and other dishes. Its origins can be traced back to the indigenous peoples of Mexico, who used various salsas to complement their meals. The sauce varies by region, with different ingredients and levels of spiciness, reflecting local tastes and traditions.

MexicanMXother
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
Vegetable oil - 2 tbsp
All Purpose Flour - 2 tbsp
Chilli Powder - 1 tbsp
Cumin Powder - 1 tsp
Dried Oregano - 1 tsp
Garlic Powder - 1 tsp
Salt - 2 tsp
Sugar - 1 tsp
Ground Pepper - To taste
Fresh Tomato Puree - 2 cups or 1 14 oz can of store bought Tomato sauce/puree
Water - 1.5 cups

chili powder

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika offers a unique flavor with fewer calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

1

Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat.

2

Add flour and stir for a minute to create a roux.

3

Add chili powder, cumin powder, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and sugar; stir to combine.

4

Pour in the fresh tomato puree (or tomato sauce) and water, stirring well.

5

Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6

Adjust seasoning with ground pepper to taste.

Cooking Techniques

roastingblendingsimmering

Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarianveganplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

Salsa para Enchiladas
Local Name: Salsa para Enchiladas

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