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Enchilada Sauce
Great on enchiladas, but frankly great on just about anything. Worth having in a bowl in the fridge. Just in case.
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Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Medium saucepan
- Blender (optional, for smoother sauce)
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Plain flour
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 2 tbsp Chilli powder
- 140 g Tomato paste or puree
- 500 ml Vegetable stock
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Prep in Advance
- Fill enough water in the kettle to make 500 ml Vegetable stock and put it on to boil
- Grab a bowl and put 2 tbsp Plain flour in it
- Add 1 tsp Ground cumin
- Add 1 tsp Garlic powder (if you don't have that, just add minced garlic)
- Add 1 tsp Onion powder
- Add 2 tbsp Chilli powder
- Add 1 tsp Dried oregano
- Mix it all up
- Measure out 140 g Tomato paste or puree
- Make 500 ml Vegetable stock according to packet instructions
Let's Cook!
- Wash your hands
- Grab your medium saucepan and add 2 tbsp Olive oil. Set it to medium heat
- Pour in your bowl or spices and stir it into the oil
- Add your 140 g Tomato paste or puree
- Gradually pour in the 500 ml Vegetable stock, whisking continuously to prevent lumps
- Add 0.5 tsp Salt and 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- Bring it to a simmer and let it cook for about 15 minutes, or until it has thickened to your liking, stirring occasionally. Don't walk away! Put some music on, have a drink by your side, and look after that sauce.
- Once done, taste it, adjust seasoning (salt, pepper and more chilli if you want)
- You can optionally blend it to make it smoother. A stick blender or food processor works well, but get help if you don't know how to use it. The last thing you want is enchilada sauce dripping off your eyebrows.
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