Ingredients
- Olive oil or another cooking oil
- All-purpose flour, for thickening
- Ground New Mexico red chile, mild, medium, or hot
- Salt to taste
- Cold water
- Ground cumin, to taste
- Oregano, to taste
- Garlic, fresh or powdered, to taste
- Cilantro, optional
Directions
- Heat a small amount of oil in a heavy skillet, preferably cast iron.
- Stir in flour, a dash of salt, and enough ground red chile to form a fairly thick, smooth paste.
- Cook until the mixture just begins to brown.
- Whisk in cold water a little at a time to prevent lumps. Continue cooking and adding water until the sauce reaches a medium-thick, gravy-like consistency.
- Season with cumin, oregano, garlic, and optional cilantro. Add more ground chile gradually until the flavor and heat suit you.
- Use the sauce for enchiladas, burritos, taquitos, chile burgers, beans, or other dishes.