CHILE COLORADO (BASIC RED CHILE SAUCE) 2 VERSIONS

CHILE COLORADO (BASIC RED CHILE SAUCE) 2 VERSIONS image

Number Of Ingredients 9

Source: Pasquel's Sante Fe NM
2 tablespoons Lard ( or shortening sigh)
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 - 3/4 cup Red Chile Powder( the kind you made NOT store bought!) * NOTE if you do find a good Mexican market and they carry the New Mexico Molido you can use it a tip when searching the lighter the color the hotter the chiles used remember this is a mild flavorful sauce.)
2 cups cold water
salt to taste
1-2 garlic cloves finely chopped to taste
Oregano large pinch
1 T Coriander ground (best if you buy the seeds and grind them up in a spice/coffee grinder or blender you ca find this at your local grocery store sometimes or Hispanic market also)

Steps:

1. Like making a blonde roux heat shortening in a medium saucepan on medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. 2. Add chile powder and cook for an additional minute being careful to not scorch...it scorches easily 3. Gradually add the water and whisk, making sure that no lumps form. 4. Add seasonings to sauce and simmer at low heat for 10-15 minutes. Varied amounts and variety of chile will determine the degree of hotness. I like it mild for those folk who want the flavor but not the heat The Chili Caribe is for them . Needless to say all this prep makes for a very aromatic kitchen and house OH yeah!