Salsa Casera (House Tomato Sauce)

Name: Salsa Casera (House Tomato Sauce)
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 473 ml (2 cups) chopped ripe Roma tomatoes; 5 ml (1 teaspoon) chicken bouillon powder; 2 garlic cloves, whole; 118 ml (½ cup) chopped onion; 118 ml (½ cup) chopped green bell pepper; 118 ml (½ cup) chopped cilantro; 5 ml (1 teaspoon) ground annatto seeds; 2.5 ml (½ teaspoon) salt; 1.2 ml (¼ teaspoon) freshly ground black pepper; 2.5 ml (½ teaspoon) dried oregano

3 steps

Updated at: Sat, 26 Aug 2023 17:07:17 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories155 kcal (8%)

Total Fat1.9 g (3%)

Carbs32.4 g (12%)

Sugars15.7 g (17%)

Protein4.9 g (10%)

Sodium2090.8 mg (105%)

Fiber6.7 g (24%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

0 servings

473mlRoma tomatoes

chopped, ripe

5mlchicken bouillon powder

2garlic cloves

whole

118mlonion

chopped

118mlgreen bell pepper

chopped

118mlcilantro

chopped

5mlground annatto seeds

2.5mlsalt

1.2mlblack pepper

freshly ground

2.5mldried oregano

Instructions

Step 1

Preparation

Step 2

In a medium saucepan over high heat, combine 237 ml (1 cup) water, tomatoes, chicken bouillon, garlic cloves, onion, bell pepper, cilantro, annatto, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium low. Cover and cook for about 30 minutes. Remove from the stove and let cool.

Step 3

2. Pour the cooled tomato mixture into a blender or food processor and blend on high for 2 minutes or until smooth. Return the blended sauce to the stove over medium to high heat. Stirring continuously, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, then cover and cook for 10 minutes. Correct the salt, and let cool. Sprinkle the dried oregano on top before serving. The sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.