Mexican, Chipotle Bread Sauce Chipotle Bread Sauce

Chipotle Bread Sauce

Spice up your roast chicken or turkey with this chipotle bread sauce. It’s a winner. All you need to do is add a dollop of Gran Luchito Chipotle Paste while you’re gently frying the onion and continue as normal.
Serves 6
Prep 10MINS
Cook 20MINS
Ingredients
  • 1 Red onion
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 3 cups Whole milk
  • 125g / 4 1/2 oz Good quality stale bread (if you don’t have stale bread, place slices of fresh bread in an oven at 30C / 90F for an hour)
  • 30g / 1 oz Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Gran Luchito Chipotle Paste
KCAL: 99
FAT: 5.3g
Saturates: 3.2g
Carbs: 9.5g
Sugars: 4.4g
Fibre: 0.6g
Protein: 3.6g
Salt: 0.27g

Nutrition: PER SERVING

Method
  1. Heat a pan and add the butter.
  2. Add the diced onion and fry gently for about 10mins, or until very soft.
  3. Whisk in the milk and add the bay leaves. Gradually bring to a simmer.
  4. Add the Gran Luchito Chipotle Paste and stir well.
  5. Rip the bread into chunks and add to the milk. The sauce will gradually thicken as the bread absorbs the milk.
  6. Continue to stir now and again until you have a nice thick sauce with the same consistency throughout. Remove bay leaves.
  7. Remove from heat and heat gently when ready to serve.

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FAQ'S

How spicy is chipotle bread sauce?
Chipotle bread sauce can have a moderate level of spiciness, as chipotle peppers in Chipotle Paste have a smoky and slightly spicy flavour. The spiciness can be adjusted based on personal preference by adding more or less chipotle paste.
Can I make chipotle bread sauce ahead of time?
Yes, chipotle bread sauce can be made ahead of time. Prepare the sauce as directed, let it cool, and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should stay fresh for up to 5 days.
What can I use chipotle bread sauce for?
Chipotle bread sauce can be used as a condiment or sauce for various dishes. It pairs well with sandwiches, burgers, grilled meats (such as chicken, beef, or pork), roasted vegetables, or even as a dip for chips or crudités.