Mexican White Sauce Recipe 375 Food

SAUCE ESSENTIALS: SPICY MEXICAN WHITE SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Chef's Note: I did several versions of this recipe before I got the spices correct. The chilies, cayenne, and hot sauce, give it just enough heat so that you know it's there. But, not so much heat that it overpowers the dish you are using it with. It's possible that you may want it even hotter, and if that's the case... GO FOR IT.
• 2. PREP/PREPARE
• 3. Gather your ingredients.
• 4. Add the butter to a saucepan over medium heat.
• 5. When the foaming subsides, add the flour, and whisk, until the butter is fully absorbed into the flour, about 2 - 3 minutes.
• 6. Add about a quarter of the chicken stock, and then whisk until incorporated into the roux.
• 7. Continue adding the stock, about a quarter at a time, until it is completely incorporated, and the mixture is smooth.
• 8. Add the remaining ingredients, and stir to combine.
• 9. Chef's Note: I usually, cut up my own chilies, and then sauté them until nice and soft. If, however, you don't wish to do that, you can always purchase a small 4 ounce can of diced green chilies. Just make sure to thoroughly drain them before adding to the sauce. My favorite canned green chilies are: Hatch brand.
• 10. Allow the sauce to lightly simmer, for 3 - 5 minutes.
• 11. Chef's Note: Do a final taste for proper seasoning.
• 12. Reduce the heat to low (just enough to keep it warm), and then reserve until needed.
• 13. PLATE/PRESENT
• 14. Use any way that you would employ a good Mexican white sauce. This stuff is so good, I could eat is with a spoon. Enjoy.
• 15. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

MEXICAN WHITE RICE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, heat the broth or water until steaming. Season with ¾ teaspoon salt if using salted broth, 1½ teaspoons if using unsalted broth or water. Cover and keep warm on the stove.
• In another medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Dice the onion and add to the pan. (Note: Chef Bayless uses half a large onion, but this recipe substitutes one small onion.) Add the rice and stir constantly until the grains have turned from translucent to milky-white, about 3 to 4 minutes. Chop the garlic, add to the saucepan, and cook until fragrant. Add the warm broth and lime juice; scrape down any grains that are clinging to the side of the pan. Cover, reduce the heat and simmer until the rice is cooked, about 15 minutes.
• Remove the pan from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, chop parsley; set aside 3 tablespoons. Gently fluff the rice to release the steam and stop the cooking. Fold in the parsley. Transfer to a bowl and serve immediately.

THE BEST BAJA FISH TACOS WITH BAJA CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut the fish into 3 inch X 1/2 inch pieces, about the size of a middle finger. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, cornstarch and baking powder with the yellow mustard and 8 ounces of beer. Add more beer 1 tablespoon at a time until the batter is the consistency of pancake batter. Press out any clumps with the back of a spoon.
• Heat the oil to 350°-375°F, using a candy or frying thermometer to monitor the temperature. Line a plate with paper towels.
• One at a time, dredge each piece of fish in the batter, fully coating each piece and shaking off the excess, then gently sliding each filet into the hot oil. Work in batches to not overcrowd the pot. Use a splatter guard or place a lid half way over the pot to avoid oil splashes. Turn the pieces of fish in the oil and cook for 5-7 minutes or until they are golden on all sides. Transfer to the paper towel lined plate and repeat with the remaining fish pieces.
• While the fish is cooking, mix the Mexican crema, mayonnaise, the juice of 1 lime and 1-2 pinches of kosher salt in a small bowl. Transfer to a squeeze bottle if desired and set aside.
• Heat a dry, non-stick skillet over medium high heat and warm the tortillas on both sides. In batches, dunk the drained fried fish back into the hot oil and cook for 30 seconds until warmed through and crisped on the outside.
• Stack two tortillas together then add some cabbage and a few spoonfuls of pico de gallo and top with a pice of fish. Drizzle with the white cream sauce and a squeeze of lime. Serve immediately.

MEXICAN WHITE SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together with wisk or mixer or blender, etc.
• Best if chilled overnight.
• Serve with homemade Mexican style tortilla chips.
• Note: You may need to experiment with the spices to your own taste. Also, you may like to add more or less ranch dressing to taste, and also more or less milk to the consistency you like. Start out with less, then taste and add as you like. Most Mexican restaurants I've been to are different with the white sauce.
• I have also added sour cream to this recipe and it also does well.
• Please, if anyone finds a better way or something to add or subtract, please comment and note it!

MEXICAN WHITE SAUCE

Steps:

• Coarsely chop onion and chilies.
• Add all ingredients except salt and pepper to blender, blend on hi speed until smooth.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN WHITE CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• On medium low heat, pour 2 tbsp milk in medium sauce pan.
• Cut cheese into 1"x1" cubes.
• Put in pan on with milk.
• Drain jalapenos and pour into pan.
• Stir about every four or five minutes.
• Cheese will be very thick, add milk until you reach your desired consistancy.
• For leftovers, place in pan on stove top, add milk if consistancy is too thick.

MEXICAN WHITE CHEESE DIP/SAUCE

Steps:

• Place cheese, milk, and butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Cook until cheese has melted, stirring frequently. Stir in green chilies, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper to taste. Add more milk if dip is too thick. Heat through and serve immediately.