Questions and Answers
What is Ranchero (Red) sauce made from?
What unique ingredients are in Tex-Mex (Red) sauce?
Red chili sauce and chile con carne
What is the main feature of the Red Chile (Red) sauce?
Mixture of New Mexico chiles, beef base, chicken base, roux
What characterizes Chipotle (Red) sauce?
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What is Chile con Carne (Red) made with?
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What is the main ingredient in Tomatillo (Green) sauce?
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What additional ingredient is found in Deluxe Tomatillo (Green) sauce?
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Which sauce is the hottest?
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What is Hatch Green Chile (Green) primarily made of?
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What is Boom Boom (Green) sauce known for?
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Study Notes
Chuy's Sauces Overview
- Ranchero (Red): Mild sauce made from roasted tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, Serrano peppers, margarine, corn starch, and vegetable stock; vegetarian-friendly.
- Tex-Mex (Red): A blend of Red Chili Sauce and Chile Con Carne; varies in spiciness.
- Red Chile (Red): Combines New Mexico chiles with beef base, chicken base, and roux; commonly used in Tex-Mex dishes.
- Chipotle (Red): Made from chipotle peppers, tomato sauce, sugar, oregano, black pepper, and vinegar; offers a flavor profile similar to spicy BBQ.
- Chile Con Carne (Red): Prepared with sirloin, onions, tomatoes, and spices along with beef base and roux; used in Tex-Mex recipes.
Green Sauces
- Tomatillo (Green): A tangy sauce featuring tomatillos, cilantro, green onions, jalapeños, lime juice, and vegetable stock, thickened with corn starch; also vegetarian-friendly.
- Deluxe Tomatillo (Green): Composed of Tomatillo sauce blended with sour cream and additional cilantro; maintains vegetarian status.
- Green Chile (Green): Contains chiles, onions, tomatoes, chicken stock, and roux; noted as the hottest sauce option.
- Hatch Green Chile (Green): Combines chiles with onions, green chile spices, beef stock, chicken spices, and corn starch for a flavorful profile.
- Boom Boom (Green): A spicy chile queso sauce featuring extra melted cheese, green chiles, tomatillos, cilantro, green onions, Serranos, lime juice, and vegetable stock; suitable for vegetarians.
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Test your knowledge on Chuy's signature sauces with these flashcards. Explore definitions and ingredients of various sauces like Ranchero, Tex-Mex, and Red Chile. This quiz is perfect for enthusiasts of Tex-Mex cuisine.
