SENOR PICO'S PICANTE SAUCE

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From the Senor Pico restaurant in Los Angeles. This sauce was used on chile rellenos, but goes well with other dishes.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Sauces

Time 40m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup chopped onion
jalapeno, minced (to your taste, I use 3)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 tablespoon flour

Steps:

  • Saute onion, garlic, and hot peppers in oil until the onion is trasparent, but not browned.
  • Add tomato paste and chopped tomatoes.
  • Simmer about 2 minutes; add broth, sugar, salt and vinegar.
  • Simmer until the tomatoes are cooked, then puree in a blender.
  • Re-heat and thicken lightly with flour mixed with 1-2 Tablespoons cold water.
  • Cook, stirring, until sauce comes to a boil.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Top rellenos with sauce.

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