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bookjunky
January 24, 2015
This looks good although not really authentic. It's not that difficult to make using dried chiles. This recipe is the best I have found and it blows canned sauce out of the water. http://www.latimes.com/food/la-fo-enchiladas-s-story.html
claire
January 23, 2015
My understanding about red enchilada sauce, based on sources from the Tucson barrios, is that there is no tomato in the sauce. Rather, a much larger quantity of red chili powder is used to make the sauce. I use a Santa Fe cooking school recipe, as well as chili powder from Chimayo N.M. and it is superb
Rebecca @.
January 23, 2015
Thanks! Maybe I'm overlooking it then. I'll have to keep an eye out for some! Not that I have ANY room in my spice cabinet. I may have to buy an outdoor shed. Obviously out of pure necessity...
Ashley M.
January 23, 2015
Of course! And if you only have the powdered version (it looks white typically) just use half and then add more if needed. :)
scruz
January 23, 2015
i've made my own using the Bayless recipe using dried chili peppers and it is very good. But, when I'm in a hurry and want some red sauce for enchiladas I will use the canned Ha*ch brand which is really a good time saving product. Either the red or green sauce is excellent. I have no financial interest (or any other in the company) other than to say how good it is and to recommend it to more home cooks as a time saver. Good luck in the kitchen!
Rebecca @.
January 23, 2015
The first time I made enchilada sauce at home, it came out so good and it was so easy I wondered why I hadn't heard of more people doing it. Finding the ingredients is probably one reason and being lazy or not knowing it can be so much better homemade are probably the other reasons. I appreciate convenience like everyone else but this is so worth it!
I also wanted to ask where you find granulated onion and why you use that as opposed to raw onion or onion powder.
I also wanted to ask where you find granulated onion and why you use that as opposed to raw onion or onion powder.
Leslie S.
January 23, 2015
Granulated onion is carried in most spice aisles, you just have to take a close look to find it!
Ashley M.
January 23, 2015
Hi Rebecca,
I didn't use raw onion here because of the blender method I used. I didn't want the onion flavor to be harsh from not sauteing the onion first. Granulated onion should be just as easy or easier to find than onion powder. Many times people call for onion powder but really mean the granulated version and the same goes for garlic, so I was just trying to be extra clear. It's just tiny granules vs. the straight powder form which is much more potent. There are 3-4 forms you'll commonly see dried onion and garlic come in: flakes, minced, granulated + powdered -- Hope this helps clear up any confusion! :)
I didn't use raw onion here because of the blender method I used. I didn't want the onion flavor to be harsh from not sauteing the onion first. Granulated onion should be just as easy or easier to find than onion powder. Many times people call for onion powder but really mean the granulated version and the same goes for garlic, so I was just trying to be extra clear. It's just tiny granules vs. the straight powder form which is much more potent. There are 3-4 forms you'll commonly see dried onion and garlic come in: flakes, minced, granulated + powdered -- Hope this helps clear up any confusion! :)
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