SALSA ROJA (SALVADORAN TOMATO SAUCE)

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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!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     Sauces

Time 25m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 serrano peppers or 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
2 cups tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons dried oregano
salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup cilantro (optional) or 1/4 cup parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • 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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