HOW TO MAKE RED CHILE SAUCE FROM CHILE POWDER: Easy, Versatile Recipe Ready in Minutes

dried red chiles

🥗Healthier: fresh red bell peppers

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh bell peppers provide a sweet flavor with fewer calories.

garlic

🥗Healthier: shallots

💰Cheaper: garlic powder

Shallots offer a milder taste while being slightly more nutritious.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lime juice enhances freshness and adds acidity.

Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat.

Add 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to the skillet and cook for a few minutes until it starts to turn light brown, stirring constantly to avoid burning.

Add 2 tablespoons of red chili powder to the flour and combine well.

Pour in 2 cups of water while stirring to mix everything together.

Stir in 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of cumin, and 0.5 teaspoon of ground oregano as the mixture heats up.

Continue stirring until the seasonings dissolve into the water and let it come to a boil.

Once boiling, lower the heat and let it simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes until the sauce thickens to your liking, stirring occasionally.

If the sauce thickens too much, add a little water to reach desired consistency.

Season with salt to taste before serving.

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