Mesa Red Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 onion, diced
6 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons masa harina
4 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
4 cups vegetable stock or 4 cups water, heated
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon brown sugar

Preparation

1. Heat vegetable oil in saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 3 minutes. Sprinkle in the masa harina and stir constantly as it cooks and turns golden.
2. Add the spices and stir for another 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the warm vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and whisk in the tomato paste and sugar.
3. Simmer partially covered for 30 minutes, stirring regularly. Season to taste.