LIGHT MEXICAN TOMATO SAUCE: CALDILLO DE JITOMATE
This is an all-purpose sauce that is a staple in Mexican homes. It is served over fried eggs for breakfast or chilaquiles. It can also be poured over almost any pan broiled meat, such as chicken breast. It can also be made into a salsa if it is pureed without water. Please note that the level of heat will depend on the kind and number of chiles that you choose. Fresh chiles add a sort of "greener" flavor whereas the dried ones give a deeper flavor. Also, if you are looking for a light, clear sauce, use a sieve to separate the solids.
Provided by Mami J
Categories Sauces
Time 7m
Yield 1 cup, 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place the tomatoes, onion and chiles in a small sauce pan with enough.water to almost cover the tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes are soft. Then puree them in a blender with salt to taste and some of the cooking liquid, adjusting the amount to achieve the texture that you like.
- Some people add a little powdered chicken stock (Knorr Suiza). You can add a bit of garlic too. If you are pouring this over fried eggs you can either pour it over them in the same pan where they cooked and let the sauce simmer a little or you can just pour it over the eggs right in the serving plate (I prefer this method-less fat!). You can also use this sauce for chilaquiles, but in this can be fried in a little oil or added to the fried tortillas in the pan where they were fried. I like my chilaquiles crunchy so I fry the sauce separately in about a tsp of oil.
- This sauce is so basic that herbs such as oregano or cilantro can be added and the flavor can be changed completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 14.9, Fat 0.1, Sodium 3.5, Carbohydrate 3.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2, Protein 0.6
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Awadh Alnasi
[email protected]Overall, I thought this sauce was pretty good. It was easy to make and had a nice flavor. I would definitely make it again.
abdulkarim Barre
[email protected]This sauce was easy to make, but it didn't have a lot of flavor. I would recommend adding some more spices or herbs to give it a boost.
MNan Jani
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tomatoes, but I actually really enjoyed this sauce. It was light and flavorful, and I didn't find it to be too acidic.
Falak Rajput
[email protected]This sauce was a bit too bland for my taste. I ended up adding some salt, pepper, and garlic powder to give it more flavor.
zeeshanamin official
[email protected]I added a few extra ingredients to this sauce, such as some chopped cilantro and a teaspoon of chili powder. It gave the sauce a little extra flavor and kick.
Qmel Ncube
[email protected]I made this sauce exactly as the recipe stated and it turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of heat.
Frank Patania
[email protected]This sauce is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. It's also very versatile. I've used it over pasta, chicken, and fish, and it's always been a hit.
baloch status master
[email protected]I was looking for a light and flavorful tomato sauce and this one definitely fit the bill. I will definitely be making it again.
Malik ramzan Murtaza khalung
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses fresh tomatoes. It gives the sauce a really bright and flavorful taste.
Hassan Chaudhary
[email protected]This sauce was super easy to make and had a great flavor! I used it over some grilled chicken and it was a hit with my family.