The dried chili commonly used in classic New Mexico "red sauce".
Hatch Red Chili Sauce
2 oz dried New Mexico chile pods
3 ½ cups water
2 whole cloves garlic
1 tsp whole oregano, crushed (Mexican oregano is preferred)
2 tsp salt (or to taste)
2 tbsp oil
2 tbsp flour
Rinse chiles, remove seeds and stems, and place in a pot with water. Heat to boiling, reduce heat to simmer, and cook until pods are soft and pulpy, about 20 minutes.
Strain pods, reserving cooking liquid, and place in a blender. Add garlic, oregano, salt and half the liquid (about a cup). Blend until a smooth, paste-like consistency is obtained.
In large skillet, heat 2 tbsp oil. Add flour and brown lightly. Remove from heat, add chile mixture to flour mixture, and continue to stir until lumps are dissolved. Return to heat. If needed, stir in enough additional soaking liquid to produce a gravy-like texture. Allow to simmer for 10 minutes.
Yield: About 2 cups.
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