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Red Enchilada Sauce

What you need

  1. 2 Tbl olive oil
  2. 2 Tbl besan or wheat flour
  3. 3 oz. (1/2 a 6 oz. can) tomato paste
  4. 4 tsp ancho chili powder
  5. 1/2 tsp chipotle powder (or more if you like it hot)
  6. 1 tsp ground cumin
  7. 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  8. 1/2 tsp ground dried porcini mushrooms
  9. 3 1/2 cups water or broth

How to make it

  1. Heat olive oil in a sauce pan over medium low heat
  2. When hot add flour and whisk until no lumps remain
  3. Add tomato paste and spices and combine well
  4. Add water or broth by 1/2 cupfuls, whisking until smooth after each addition
  5. Increase heat slightly and bring to a low simmer
  6. Cook until thickened to a thin sauce consistency
  7. Set aside or refrigerate until ready to use

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