Homemade red sauce is a traditional and versatile recipe in Mexican cuisine that is used to accompany a wide variety of dishes. To prepare it, combine ripe red tomatoes, onion, garlic, chiles (such as jalapenos or serranos), fresh cilantro, and salt in a blender.
The mixture is cooked over low heat in a pan with a little oil until the ingredients soften and the flavors mix well. This sauce is ideal to accompany tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas, eggs rancheros and many other Mexican dishes.
Its flavor can vary from mild and slightly spicy to very spicy, depending on the amount and type of chiles used. It is a healthy and delicious option to add a touch of flavor and color to your meals.
Here is the recipe to prepare homemade red sauce:
Ingredients:
4 ripe red tomatoes
1 large white onion
2 cloves of garlic
2 jalapeno peppers (you can adjust the amount according to your spiciness preference)
A handful of fresh cilantro
Salt to taste
Olive or vegetable oil
Instructions:
Wash the tomatoes, onion, jalapeno peppers and cilantro. Peel the garlic cloves.
Cut the tomatoes in half and the onion into large pieces.
In a large skillet, heat a little oil over medium-high heat and add the tomatoes, onion, jalapeno peppers, and garlic cloves.
Cook the ingredients, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and soft. This will take about 10-15 minutes.
Transfer the cooked ingredients to a blender or food processor.
Add fresh cilantro and a pinch of salt to taste.
Blend all the ingredients until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous sauce. Taste and adjust salt if necessary.
If the sauce is too thick, you can add a little water or chicken broth to reach the desired consistency.
Serve the homemade red sauce in a bowl and accompany your favorite Mexican dishes. You can also refrigerate it in an airtight container to keep it for a few days.
Enjoy this delicious homemade red sauce to give an authentic touch to your Mexican meals!