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15 min

Tomato-Chile Sauce

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Tomato-Chile Sauce
Author: Steve Dunn

Recipe By Steve Dunn

Published on August 26, 2024

A full tablespoon of red pepper flakes gives this vibrant-tasting sauce (a typical condiment for falafel) nice heat.

Time

15 min

Yield

6 to 8 (Makes about 1 1/2 cups)

Why This Recipe Works

A full tablespoon of red pepper flakes gives this vibrant-tasting sauce (a typical condiment for falafel) nice heat. Smoked paprika adds depth, cilantro brings freshness, while a generous glug of vinegar and a touch of sugar puts everything in balance.

Ingredients

1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
½ cup fresh cilantro leaves and stems
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, plus extra for seasoning
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
Salt
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
⅛ teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Process tomatoes, cilantro, garlic, pepper flakes, vinegar, cumin, coriander, ¾ teaspoon salt, paprika, and sugar in food processor until smooth paste forms, 20 to 30 seconds. With processor running, slowly add oil until fully incorporated, about 5 seconds. Transfer to bowl and season with salt and extra vinegar to taste.

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Tomato-Chile Sauce

Recipe By Steve Dunn

Published on August 26, 2024

Time

15 min

Yield

6 to 8 (Makes about 1 1/2 cups)

Tomato-Chile Sauce

Ingredients

1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained½ cup fresh cilantro leaves and stems3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon red pepper flakes1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, plus extra for seasoning1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon ground corianderSalt½ teaspoon smoked paprika⅛ teaspoon sugar2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Process tomatoes, cilantro, garlic, pepper flakes, vinegar, cumin, coriander, ¾ teaspoon salt, paprika, and sugar in food processor until smooth paste forms, 20 to 30 seconds. With processor running, slowly add oil until fully incorporated, about 5 seconds. Transfer to bowl and season with salt and extra vinegar to taste.
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