You are here:About>Food & Drink>Mexican Food> Health Conscious Recipes> Low-Carb Mexican> Basic Chile Sauce
About.comMexican Food
At a Glance
Prep Time : 20min
Course : Sauces
Special : Low Carb
Type of Prep : Blend / Process
Cuisine : Mexican
 
More About Chiles

How to Roast ChilesTips For Working With Fresh ChilesReducing a Chiles Heat

Other Recipes That Use Chiles

Salsa CalienteEnselada Mexicana FrescaShrimp Ceviche

Basic Chile Sauce

From Chelsie Kenyon,
Your Guide to Mexican Food.
FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now!
A simple way to make your chiles into a sauce. Fresh roasted chiles are ideal, although you may substitute frozen roasted chiles. Use green chiles for chicken and pork dishes and red chiles for beef. Chile sauce is great in enchiladas or over burritos for a "wet" burrito.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 lbs red or green chiles, roasted and skin removed
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • juice of 1/4 lime
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1-2 jalapenos seeded (optional for spiciness)
  • 2 cups drinking water

PREPARATION:

Blend chiles in food processor until chunky. Add in remaining ingredients and process until smooth.

Use immediately or freeze for later use.

User Reviews Write Review
Makeover Your Home

Cut Out the ClutterCleaning with the KidsRemodeling Your HomeSpring Lawn CareGardening Made Easy

 All Topics | Email Article | Print this Page | |
Advertising Info | News & Events | Work at About | SiteMap | Reprints | HelpOur Story | Be a Guide
User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy©2008 About, Inc., A part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.