Salsa de chile a la Jalapa

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Salsa de chile a la Jalapa

Salsa de chile a la Jalapa - about this recipe

This cold, spicy sauce comes from the city of Jalapa (Xalapa) in the state of Veracuz in Mexico.

Servings

Makes about 500 ml

Ingredients

• 1.2 kg tomatoes, skins removed (leave seeds in)
• 5 or more cloves garlic, chopped
• 220 g red jalapeño chillies, chopped
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt

Method

1. Place the tomatoes, garlic and chillies in a saucepan and allow to simmer gently, stirring from time to time.
2. Once the sauce starts to thicken, add the sugar and salt.
3. Stir regularly, uncovered, until it slightly caramelises.
4. Allow to cool and blend to your desired consistency.

Variations

If preferred you can use green tomatoes and green jalapeño chillies. Instead of simmering the mixture, you can roast it in the oven.

Chef's notes

It needs to be thickish and make sure you do not let it burn.