Pasilla Chile Sauce from Powder
Pasilla chile powder brings the distinctive depth and elegance of one of Mexico’s most beloved dried chiles to this richly flavored sauce. Ground from whole pasilla chiles, this versatile spice delivers layers of dried fruit, cocoa, tobacco, and earthy complexity with a subtle smoky sweetness and mild heat. Combined with roasted tomatillos, toasted spices, and savory stock, the pasilla chile powder creates a smooth, velvety sauce with remarkable depth and balance. This traditional chile sauce reflects the timeless flavors of Mexico and the Southwest, adding warmth and sophistication to enchiladas, grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and more.
Ingredients
- ½ cup Pasilla Chile Powder (MS587)
- 1/2 cup olive oil (MS620)
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 Tablespoons flour
- 1 Tablespoon toasted and ground coriander (MS629)
- 1 teaspoon toasted and ground cumin (MS446)
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 4 tomatillos, halved lengthwise and roasted on a Santa Fe School of Cooking Grill or in oven until lightly charred
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan, add half the oil and sauté the onion until translucent. Add the garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add the remaining oil. Stir in the flour, coriander, and cumin. Stir in the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Add the tomatillos to the mixture then the chile powder. Turn heat down to simmer and cook for about 20 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Puree the sauce in a blender or food processor. Strain and adjust the seasoning. Can be made ahead and frozen.
Estimated Nutritional Facts per Serving Serving Size: 1/4 cup
Calories80
Total Fat6g
Saturated Fat1g
Cholesterol0–5mg
Sodium120–250mg
Total Carbohydrate5g
Dietary Fiber1g
Total Sugars1g
Protein2g
Estimated Nutritional Facts for Entire Batch (About 7 cups)
Calories2,100–2,300
Total Fat165–180g
Saturated Fat22–28g
Cholesterol0–40mg
Sodium3,300-7,000
Total Carbohydrates130–150g
Dietary Fiber25–35g
Total Sugars25–35g
Protein45–55g