If you love trying new south of the border recipes, then you’re going to love this unusual sauce. It is bold and vibrant in flavor and turns a good dinner into a delicious dinner.
If chimayo is new to you, you’ll be wondering what it is. Chimayo is a kind of chili powder that’s made from sun-dried red chilies from the Chimayo region of New Mexico. The chili powder offers an earthy, rich and very distinctive flavor. You can adjust how much you add to customize the spice level.
It works well in chicken enchiladas but that isn’t the only dish you can use this special red sauce in. You can use it in all kinds of Mexican and New Mexican dishes and southwestern recipes such as burritos, grilled meats, vegetables, tacos, and tamales. It will keep in the fridge for a few days and can be warmed back up in the microwave or on the stove.
Why You’ll Love the Recipe:
This easy chili sauce recipe is really versatile. It’s worth making a big batch of it because it goes with all kinds of dishes.
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How to Serve It:
Use it wherever you’d use chili sauce, so in enchiladas, tacos, on nachos, with meat and vegetables, and anything else you want to spice up.
Can You Make It Ahead?
Yes, you can prepare it in advance and warm it back up later if you want.
Storage Instructions:
The sauce will keep for up to 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Variations and Substitutions:
You can adjust the amount of chili powder you use, depending how spicy you want it.
Chimayo Red Chile Enchilada Sauce
Ingredients
- ½ cup chimayo red chili powder
- ½ cup lard or Crisco
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- Salt onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and Mexican cumin, to taste
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
Instructions
- Combine the lard, flour and garlic in a pan and whisk constantly, cooking it without letting the garlic burn.
- When the color is a mid-blonde color, whisk in the chili powder.
- Pour in some warm water until you’re happy with the consistency.
- Turn the heat down to low and keep whisking.
- Mix in the rest of the ingredients, to taste, and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Enjoy!
