Ancho-Guajillo Chile Sauce

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
45%
Ancho-Guajillo Chile Sauce
45 min.
5
227kcal

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Discover the vibrant flavors of Mexico with this Ancho-Guajillo Chile Sauce, a versatile and delicious addition to your culinary repertoire. Perfect for those who follow vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets, this sauce is not only healthy but also packed with rich, smoky flavors that will elevate any dish.

In just 45 minutes, you can create a sauce that serves five people, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or gatherings with friends. The combination of dried guajillo and ancho chiles brings a depth of flavor that is both complex and satisfying. The chiles are expertly blistered to enhance their natural sweetness, then soaked to achieve a tender texture that blends beautifully into a smooth sauce.

This Ancho-Guajillo Chile Sauce is incredibly versatile; use it as a marinade for grilled vegetables, a zesty topping for tacos, or a flavorful base for soups and stews. With only 227 calories per serving, you can indulge in its rich taste without any guilt. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this sauce is sure to impress and inspire your culinary creativity. Get ready to bring a taste of Mexico to your table!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons sea salt fine
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano dried
  • cups water hot
  • ounce guajillo chiles* dried stemmed seeded
  •  garlic clove peeled
  •  ancho chili pepper dried stemmed seeded (scant 4 ounces)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • blender
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Heat heavy large skillet over medium-high heat 2 minutes.
  2. Add all chile pieces; cook just until chiles blister, pressing with metal spatula and turning occasionally, about 30 seconds.
  3. Transfer chiles to bowl; add 5 cups very hot water. Soak chiles until very tender, pushing occasionally to submerge, about 30 minutes.
  4. Working in 3 batches, puree chiles with soaking liquid and all remaining ingredients in blender until smooth. Season sauce with more salt, if desired. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

Nutrition Facts

Calories227kcal
Protein11.38%
Fat13.8%
Carbs74.82%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7
Glycemic Load
0.23
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
24.503043423528%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:226.6kcal
11.33%
Fat:4.01g
6.17%
Saturated Fat:0.56g
3.52%
Carbohydrates:48.9g
16.3%
Net Carbohydrates:29.06g
10.57%
Sugar:28.23g
31.36%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:1004.97mg
43.69%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.44g
14.87%
Vitamin A:18192.9IU
363.86%
Fiber:19.84g
79.37%
Vitamin K:75.58µg
71.99%
Vitamin B2:0.83mg
48.89%
Potassium:1296.46mg
37.04%
Manganese:0.62mg
30.81%
Vitamin B3:5.98mg
29.9%
Vitamin B6:0.59mg
29.4%
Vitamin C:22.32mg
27.05%
Iron:4.27mg
23.72%
Magnesium:63.96mg
15.99%
Vitamin E:2.19mg
14.63%
Phosphorus:113.15mg
11.32%
Copper:0.2mg
10.18%
Folate:35.57µg
8.89%
Vitamin B5:0.67mg
6.73%
Zinc:0.76mg
5.06%
Calcium:46.11mg
4.61%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.05%
Selenium:2.76µg
3.94%
Source:Epicurious