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Mexican Tomato Sauce: Red Salsa Recipe & Culinary Uses

Prep15 min
Cook20 min
Total35 min
Yield4 portions
LevelBeginner
 
 
About This Recipe

Learn about Mexican red tomato sauce and salsa de jitomate, how it differs from tomatillo-based salsa verde, and how regional ingredients shape flavour and texture.

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Ingredients

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  • 0.5 lb tomato concassėe
  • 0.5 cup onion, — finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon red and green chili, — cored, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 0.5 medium lime juiced
  • Salt and pepper, — to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. 1
    Heat the oil in a saucepan and fry onion and garlic for 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and cook over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes stirring occasionally.
  2. 2
    Serve with Mexican dishes and for garnishing soups. The sauce can be left as it is or blended.
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Victorinox
8" Chef's Knife
All-Clad
Heavy-Bottom Stock Pot
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