New Mexico Style Enchilada Sauce
(A traditional sauce using chili paste made from dried red chile pods)
1 tbs flour 1 tsp garlic powder
2 tbs oil 1/4 tsp cumin seeds, ground
2 cups Santa Cruz "Chile de Ristra" Chili paste 1 tsp oregano
3 to 4 cups hot water or meat broth 1 tbs crushed red chile
Brown flour and oil in a saucepan. Add chili paste, water and spices and simmer for 15 minutes. Note: for thicker sauce, use less liquid. Use over burros, chimichangas or enchiladas.