Tomato-Chile Sauce
By Steve DunnPublished on June 28, 2018
Time
15 minutes
Yield
Makes about 1½ cups
Ingredients
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained½ cup fresh cilantro leaves and stems3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, plus extra for seasoning1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander Salt ½ teaspoon smoked paprika ⅛ teaspoon sugar 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Before You Begin
Hunt's makes the test kitchen's favorite canned diced tomatoes.
Instructions
- 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.
Time
15 minutesYield
Makes about 1½ cupsIngredients
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
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
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
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.
Before You Begin
Hunt's makes the test kitchen's favorite canned diced tomatoes.
Instructions
- 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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