Ingredients
– 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– ⅓ cup finely chopped onion (yellow onion recommended)
– 3 tablespoons flour
– ¾ cup New Mexico red chile powder
– 3 cups water
– 1 teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon cumin
– ½ teaspoon oregano
Instructions
1-Heat the 5 tablespoons vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
2-Add the 2 cloves garlic, minced, and ⅓ cup finely chopped onion, then sauté for about 3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
3-Whisk in the 3 tablespoons flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
4-In a separate bowl, whisk together the ¾ cup New Mexico red chile powder and 3 cups water, then gradually add this mixture to the saucepan while whisking to prevent lumps.
5-Bring to a steady simmer and cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce thickens.
6-Add the 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon cumin, and ½ teaspoon oregano, then simmer on low for an additional 3 minutes.
7-Once done, the sauce can be stored in jars and refrigerated to allow flavors to develop fully.
Last Step:
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🔥 Allow the sauce to rest overnight in the refrigerator to deepen the flavors.
🌡️ Adjust the amount of red chile powder based on your preferred heat level.
👕 Wear protective clothing while preparing to avoid staining from the chile powder.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Simmering time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sautéing and simmering
- Cuisine: New Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: Moderate, mostly from oil and flour
- Sugar: 0 grams
- Sodium: Varies with salt added
- Fat: Varies, includes vegetable oil
- Saturated Fat: Low
- Unsaturated Fat: Moderate
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: Moderate due to flour
- Fiber: Low
- Protein: Low
- Cholesterol: 0 mg