Chile Verde
Sunday, July 20th, 2008Chile VerdeHow to make chile verde? Simple! Chile Verde3 tablespoons vegetable oil1 large onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 1/2 cups chopped roasted Anaheim or New Mexico chile1 cup canned crushed tomatoes or 8 ounce tomatillos, boiled in water until soft, drained and chopped1 1/2 cups chicken stock1 teaspoon salt, to tasteIf using tomatillos, husk and clean them first. In a heavy saucepan, warm the oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until well softened, about 5 minutes.Stir in garlic and sauté for an additional minute, then add the flour and continue cooking for another 1 or 2 minutes.Mix in the chile and tomatoes or tomatillos. Pour in the stock and add the salt. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to a low simmer and cook for about 15 minutes, until thickened but still pourable.Serve warm with enchiladas or other dishes. The sauce keeps under refrigeration for about 5 days and freezes well. Rare-Wwi-German-43Rd Artillery Presentation Sword Rare-Wwi-German-43Rd Artillery Presentation Sword Rare-Wwi-German-43Rd Artillery Presentation Sword.