Chile Verde (Green Chile Sauce) [22-10-15]

Chile Verde (Green Chile Sauce)

Ingredients

1 tablespoon shortening
1 cup chicken broth**
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped green chile*

Directions

Heat shortening in a medium-sized skillet on medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion in shortening. Add flour and cook for 1 minute. Add all remaining ingredients and simmer for 20 minutes.

* Varied amounts may be used.
** Two cups tomatoes with liquid may be substituted.

Yield: 2 cups

Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Temperature: Medium
Freezes Well

Modo de Secar Chile Verde (Drying Green Chile)

Roasted and peeled green chile Cheesecloth String

Using string, tie stem ends of peeled chiles together in groups of five. Tie each group of five into a second length of string to form a long, continuous ristra.*

Place or hang chile in an aerated location.

Cover chile with cheesecloth and allow to dry completely.

Store in a cool, dry place.

* Spanish term for a string of chiles.

NOTE: Reconstituted dried green chile may be substituted for fresh green chile in sauce or stew recipes. To reconstitute, follow step 1 of Chile Verde Seco below.