QUICK CHILE SAUCE

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This sauce is a fridge staple you can spoon over anything savory, from cooked vegetables or eggs, to salads, grains, meat and fish. It's spicy but not overtly so. You can bolster the heat by adding dried chile flakes or reduce it by using fewer fresh chiles. (Look for fresh red chiles as they amplify the color of the sauce.) You can add half a teaspoon of sugar, if you like, or make it your own by adding chopped garlic or ginger, and a handful of your favorite herb.

Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi

Categories     easy, quick, condiments, sauces and gravies

Time 5m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

9 Fresno chiles (about 5 ounces/140 grams) or other medium-heat chiles, preferably red, such as jalapeƱo or serrano, destemmed and roughly chopped
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
3 ounces/85 grams cherry tomatoes (about 12) or 1 small vine tomato, roughly chopped
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar or other light vinegar
1/4 cup/60 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the chiles and salt in the bowl of a food processor, and pulse a few times until chiles are chopped. (You don't want to go too far and turn them into paste.)
  • Add the tomatoes and vinegar, and pulse again in two or three short bursts, just enough to break down the tomatoes.
  • Transfer to a lidded container and top with the oil. Cover and keep in the fridge up to 1 week.

Chris Isaac
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This sauce is amazing! It's got the perfect balance of heat and flavor. I've used it on everything from tacos to burritos to grilled chicken. It's a new favorite in our house.


Makoena Molapo
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I love this recipe! It's so simple to make and the sauce is delicious. I've used it on tacos, burritos, and enchiladas. It's also great for dipping chips.


Sujon Vai
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This is the best chile sauce I've ever had! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I've used it on everything from tacos to burritos to grilled chicken. It's the perfect addition to any Mexican dish.


Elix phantom
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This sauce is so good! It's smoky, spicy, and has a little bit of sweetness. I used it on grilled chicken and it was perfect. I'll definitely be making it again.


Christian Amoako ofori
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I've been looking for a good chile sauce recipe for a while and this one is definitely a winner! It's easy to make and the flavor is out of this world. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Sami Jani
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This sauce is delicious! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. It's perfect for dipping chips, tacos, or anything else you can think of. I highly recommend it.


Sharon Chastain
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This is a great recipe. The sauce is flavorful and has just the right amount of heat. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Zane Khalele
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This sauce is amazing! It's got the perfect balance of heat and flavor. I've used it on everything from tacos to burritos to grilled chicken. It's a new favorite in our house.


Mohammad Raja
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I love this recipe! It's so simple to make and the sauce is delicious. I've used it on tacos, burritos, and enchiladas. It's also great for dipping chips.


Jadelyn Christopher
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This is the best chile sauce I've ever had! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I've used it on everything from tacos to burritos to grilled chicken. It's the perfect addition to any Mexican dish.


Tanbina Tabassum
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This sauce is so good! It's smoky, spicy, and has a little bit of sweetness. I used it on grilled chicken and it was perfect. I'll definitely be making it again.


Jeffrey Woodward
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I've been looking for a good chile sauce recipe for a while and this one is definitely a winner! It's easy to make and the flavor is out of this world. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Damian Lopez
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This sauce is delicious! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. It's perfect for dipping chips, tacos, or anything else you can think of. I highly recommend it.


Rafiq Aryan
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This is a great recipe. I followed it exactly and it turned out perfect. The sauce is flavorful and has just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making this again.


TorseuL
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I love this recipe! It's so simple, yet so flavorful. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. I especially like it on tacos and burritos.


KGF King
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This sauce is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant. I served it with grilled shrimp and everyone raved about it. Definitely a keeper!


Gayanu Limbu
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This quick chile sauce is a lifesaver! I'm always looking for easy and flavorful sauces to jazz up my meals, and this one fits the bill perfectly. It's got a nice balance of heat and smokiness, and it's so versatile. I've used it on everything from t