Mexian Tomato Sauce
Mexican Tomato Sauce ( Recaudo |Recado) is made with tomatoes, onions, and garlic and is used daily in Mexican households to prepare rice, stews, soups, etc. Some people don’t even know it has a name; they simply learn how to cook dishes using this sauce that is so essential in our cuisine.
- Prep time
- 8 min
- Cook time
- 17 min
- Yield
- 3 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
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- 20 oz. of Tomatoes
- ¼ of a medium white onion
- 2 small garlic cloves (skins removed)
- Water
- ½ teaspoon of salt to season (Optional)
Instructions
- 1
First, place tomatoes, onion, and garlic cloves in a large stockpot or saucepan. Cover with water, put the saucepan lid on, and cook over high heat until it starts boiling; then reduce heat to simmer. Cook until tomatoes are soft and skins are peeling.
- 2
Then, carefully, place only the tomatoes, onion, and garlic in a blender and puree until you have a smooth sauce. (Add a few tablespoons of water to the blender, only if your blender is having a hard time processing the sauce)
- 3
Lastly, using a strainer, pour into glass jars. Once they’re completely cool, store them in your refrigerator. The sauce will last about 4 days. Use as needed for your soups or other recipes.