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Red Chile Enchilada Sauce from Dried Chiles — Mexican recipe
Red Chile Enchilada Sauce from Dried Chiles, photographed for the Kitchen Pantri cookbook.

Red Chile Enchilada Sauce from Dried Chiles

An authentic, deep red Mexican enchilada sauce made from soaked dried guajillo and pasilla chiles blended with garlic, cumin, black pepper, oregano and bay leaves, strained silky smooth and simmered. It's earthy, slightly smoky and mildly spicy, with no tomato or flour, and ready in about 25 minutes.

At a glance

Cuisine
Mexican
Category
Condiment
Prep time
Cook time
Total time
Makes
3 cups
Calories
About 35 kcal per serving
Difficulty
Easy
Dietary
Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian

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