MEXICAN ESSENTIALS: MILD TOPPING RED SAUCE

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This is a mild sauce that can be drizzled over tacos and used as a sauce on Mexican pizzas, or other recipes. The vinegar gives it a wonderful tang, and the spices give it savor. So, you ready... Let's get into the kitchen.

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

PLAN/PURCHASE
1/2 c filtered water
8 oz tomato sauce, plain variety
2 Tbsp distilled white vinegar
1 1/2 tsp dehydrated onions, finely ground
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp sugar, granulated variety
1/4 tsp sweet paprika
1/4 Tbsp cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • 1. PREP/PREPARE
  • 2. You will need a saucepan, and a non-reactive jar to store the sauce in.
  • 3. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • 4. Add the tomato sauce, water, and vinegar to a small saucepan over medium heat, and bring up to a simmer.
  • 5. Place the dry ingredients into a spice blender, and blend until finely ground.
  • 6. Add to the simmering sauce.
  • 7. Continue to simmer for 5 - 7 minutes.
  • 8. Remove from the heat, allow to cool.
  • 9. Store in a non-reactive container in the fridge, until ready to use.
  • 10. PLATE/PRESENT
  • 11. Use anywhere you want a piquant sauce for your Mexican recipes. Enjoy.
  • 12. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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