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What is Ranchero Sauce made from?
What is Ranchero Sauce made from?
What kind of sauce is Red-Chile Sauce?
What kind of sauce is Red-Chile Sauce?
Medium-spicy
Tex-Mex Sauce is gluten-free.
Tex-Mex Sauce is gluten-free.
False
Which of the following sauces is vegetarian?
Which of the following sauces is vegetarian?
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The __________ Sauce is served with a scoop of sour cream by default.
The __________ Sauce is served with a scoop of sour cream by default.
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Hatch Green-Chile Sauce is gluten-free.
Hatch Green-Chile Sauce is gluten-free.
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What type of sauce is Boom-Boom Sauce?
What type of sauce is Boom-Boom Sauce?
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Match the following sauces with their characteristics:
Match the following sauces with their characteristics:
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The creamy tomatillo sauce is also known as __________ Tomatillo Sauce.
The creamy tomatillo sauce is also known as __________ Tomatillo Sauce.
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Which sauce is described as having a smokey BBQ flavor?
Which sauce is described as having a smokey BBQ flavor?
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Study Notes
Chuy's Signature Sauces Overview
- Ranchero Sauce: Mild, brownish sauce made from roasted tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, serrano peppers, corn-starch, and a vegetarian vegetable base.
- Red-Chile Sauce: Medium-spicy sauce combining New Mexican chiles, beef, chicken base, and roux (not vegetarian).
- Tex-Mex Sauce: Full-flavored, medium-spicy blend of red chile and chile con carne; not gluten-free or vegetarian, similar to enchilada gravy.
Unique Sauces
- Chipotle Sauce: Smoky BBQ, spicy sauce crafted with chipotle peppers, tomato sauce, sugar, oregano, black pepper, and red wine vinegar; vegetarian.
- Tomatillo Sauce: Mild, tangy green sauce made from tomatillos, cilantro, green onion, jalapeños, lime juice, and a vegetable base; vegetarian and gluten-free. Served with sour cream.
Creamy and Rich Variations
- Deluxe Tomatillo Sauce: Creamy, tangy green tomatillo sauce with sour cream and cilantro; vegetarian.
- Boom-Boom Sauce: Cheesy, spicy green-chile sauce made with easy melt cheese, green chiles, tomatillos, cilantro, green onions, serranos, and lime juice; vegetarian.
Spicy Options
- Green-Chile Sauce: Very spicy, golden-green sauce featuring Hatch green chile, onions, tomatoes, and chicken base; not vegetarian or gluten-free.
- Hatch Green-Chile Sauce: The spiciest sauce, made with Hatch green chiles, onions, spices, and beef base; gluten-free but not vegetarian.
Signature Dressing
- Creamy Jalapeño: Mix of buttermilk ranch, tomatillo sauce, cilantro, jalapeños, and jalapeño juice; recognized as the "Best Kept Secret" and offered complimentary.
Vegetarian Selection
- Vegetarian sauces include: Ranchero, Chipotle, Tomatillo, Deluxe Tomatillo, and Boom-Boom.
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Test your knowledge of Chuy's signature sauces with these flashcards! Each card features a specific sauce along with its ingredients and classification. Perfect for culinary enthusiasts and fans of Tex-Mex cuisine.
