Salsa Roja (Salvadoran Tomato Sauce)
Don't let the name fool you! This is not the salsa that you know - the chunky dipping sauce that you may have with nachos. Salsa roja, a simple yet flavorful Salvadoran cooked tomato sauce. It is often served as a dip alongside other traditional South American dishes, such as pupusas and curtido. It is a lot like tomato sauce. Enjoy!
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 3tablespoons olive oil
- 1⁄4
- 1
- 1serrano peppers or 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
- 2
- 2teaspoons dried oregano
- salt and pepper, to taste
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DIRECTIONS
- Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and chile and saute for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the tomatoes and oregano and simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool a bit.
- Puree the tomato sauce in a blender or with an immersion blender until smooth, adding a little water if needed. Add salt and pepper to taste, stir in cilantro if using and serve.
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