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Enchilada sauce

Also called red enchilada sauce, salsa para enchiladas

Red sauce of dried chillies, tomato, garlic and cumin; poured over rolled tortillas for enchiladas or used in chilaquiles.

VeganVegetarianDairy-free

What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodSalsa roja

    Chunkier and fresher; blend and simmer to thicken.

  • T3 · In a pinchGreen enchilada sauce

    Tangy tomatillo-green rather than earthy red chilli.

  • T3 · In a pinchGuajillo chillies

    Rehydrate and blend with stock and garlic; a base rather than a finished sauce. (use 0.1× the amount)

  • T3 · In a pinchPassata

    Just tomato: add chilli powder, cumin and garlic.

Cook with Enchilada sauce

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