Healthy Recipes Healthy Sauce & Condiment Recipes Jonathan Perno's New Mexican Red Chile Be the first to rate & review! Referred to affectionately as simply "red chile" by locals, this sauce is super-versatile. Try it to flavor turkey and mashed potatoes for a Southwestern-style Thanksgiving (see Associated Recipes). Dried New Mexico red chiles vary in heat, so be sure to check labels at the supermarket for a level of spicy that's right for you. By Jonathan Perno Published on October 8, 2020 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Active Time: 35 mins Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Servings: 36 Yield: 2 1/4 cups Nutrition Profile: Low Carbohydrate Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 8 ounces dried New Mexican red chiles ½ medium white onion, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice 1 ¼ teaspoons dried oregano ¾ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1 bay leaf Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove stems and seed from chiles. Rinse the chiles and pat dry. Place on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake the chiles until darkened in color, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and add warm water to cover by 1 inch. Place a plate on top to keep the chiles submerged. Let soak for 20 minutes. Using tongs, transfer half the chiles and 1/2 cup of the soaking liquid to a blender. Process until smooth. Transfer the puree to a large pot. Process the remaining chiles with another 1/2 cup soaking liquid; transfer to the pot. Combine onion, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, cocoa and another 1/2 cup soaking liquid in the blender; process until smooth. Add to the chile puree, along with bay leaf. Bring the puree to a boil over medium-high heat. Adjust heat to maintain a lively simmer; cook, stirring occasionally, until it forms a thick sauce, 25 to 30 minutes. Discard the bay leaf. Tips Associated Recipes: Red Chile-Citrus Glazed Roast Turkey & Pan Gravy Red Chile Mashed Potatoes To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 6 months. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 23 Calories 4g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 36 Serving Size 1 tablespoon Calories 23 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 4g 1% Protein 1g 2% Vitamin A 4979IU 100% Sodium 51mg 2% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved