Classic green chile sauce

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 cups Cups
8 Green New Mexican chiles, roasted, peeled, stems and
Seeds removed, chopped
1 medium Onion, chopped
2 Cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
1 medium Tomato, peeled and chopped (optional)
½ teaspoon Ground cumin (optional)
2 cups Water

Directions

Saute the onion and garlic in the oil until softened. Add the remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.

Puree in blender for a smoother sauce. Eliminate the tomato for a "purist's" sauce.

The Whole Chile Pepper From the collection of Jim Vorheis

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