Spring Hill Ranch Terciopelo Jalapeño

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You no doubt have heard of New Mexico green chile and red chile sauces, but did you know there was third sauce, a white sauce? Well, there is, and it is called “Jalapeño Velvet”. It is a traditional sauce that sadly is not found in many restaurants anymore. Personally, it is one of my three favorite New Mexico suaces!

Ready in: 20 mins

Ingredients

Makes: 3 and 1/2 cups

• 2 cups heavy (whipping) cream
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon low salt chicken base
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar (or juice from bottle jalapeños)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespon all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon minced jalapeño (bottled may be used)
• 1 ounce Monterey Jack cheese, grated
• 1 ounce sharp Cheddar cheese, grated

Preparation method

Prep: 5 mins | Cook: 15 mins

1. In a heavy saucepan over high heat, heat the heavy cream until it is just ready to boil. Stir in the sour cream. Once the sour cream dissolves, reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the chicken base and jalapeño juice and bring the pot to a simmer.

2. Meanwhile, make a roux by warming the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, adding the flour, and mixing with a wire whisk until the mixture is smooth and pale golden.

3. Add the roux to the simmering cream mixture, whisking to prevent lumps from forming until the roux is completely incorporated. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the minced jalapeño and the cheeses.