Fresh Tomato Sauce

Name: Fresh Tomato Sauce
Yield: makes 2 cups
Ingredients: 1/4 medium red onion, quartered; 1 large jalapeño, stemmed and quartered; 1/2 cup lightly packed cilantro leaves and tender stems; Juice of 1 lime; 1 teaspoon salt, plus more as needed; 4 (about 1 pound) plum tomatoes, cored and quartered

December 9, 2011

This uncooked tomato sauce is a staple in the Mexican kitchen and is often served in small bowls and placed on tables as a condiment. It is a simple sauce to prepare, just be careful not to overprocess because it’s meant to be a rustic sauce with a coarse texture.

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