A staple in the Mexican kitchen, this versatile sauce works well on chilaquiles, enchiladas and other traditional dishes.
Ingredients
Serves 3 1/2–4 cups
9
fire-roasted Pasilla chilies, membranes and seeds removed
1/2
small
onion
2
teaspoons
crushed garlic
1/4
cup
fresh cilantro leaves
1+
teaspoon
salt
3
cups
chicken stock *
*Canned broth works fine in this recipe, but home made Chicken Stock delivers the best flavor.
Directions
1. Place the roasted chilies, onion, garlic, cilantro, salt and one cup of broth in the blender and liquefy.
2. Place a skillet over medium high heat, pour in the mixture, and add the remaining broth. Mix well.
3. Bring the sauce to a boil, reduce the heat to a lively simmer, and cook, stirring, until
reduced to a thick sauce consistency—approximately 8 to 10 minutes.