It depends! The base for traditional enchilada sauce is often tomato based but you will find delicious, lighter versions made with a blend of fresh and tart tomatillos. At Gran Luchito, we blend tomatillos with jalapenos, onions, garlic and coriander for a mild, fresh flavour that makes it easy to make enchiladas.

Yes, Mexican enchilada cooking sauce is made to be used as an ingredient in an enchilada recipe. It should cover the rolled enchiladas and then be heated in the oven.

Gran Luchito’s authentic tomatillo enchilada sauce is mild enough to be enjoyed by people of all ages and . Just like other sauces, traditional enchilada sauce can be made more spicy or hotter as per your taste. The type of chilli that is used, the amount of tomatoes that you put in and the number of spices that you include in your recipes can make a real difference to how the sauce would taste like.

Generally, enchilada sauce should thicken up by itself once it cools down. You can look up how to cook enchilada sauce for that amazing home-style taste or you could opt for authentic enchilada sauce by Gran Luchito. Thickened to the perfect consistency and loaded with traditional Mexican flavors, this sauce is sure to pep up your meals.