Hot Tomato Sauce with Habanero Peppers
12 servings
25 minutes
Spicy tomato sauce with habanero pepper is a bold blend of fiery spiciness and rich tomato depth. Its roots trace back to American culinary traditions, where a passion for vibrant flavors led to the creation of this aromatic sauce. Red onion, garlic, and spices reveal their sharpness during frying, while tomato paste and apple cider vinegar provide a sweet-sour balance. But its main feature is the fiery habanero that makes the flavor truly explosive. This sauce is perfect for marinating meat, adding heat to tacos and burgers, as well as serving as a dip for snacks. Store it in the fridge, and it will always be ready to enliven any dish with rich spice and warmth.
1
Pour olive oil into a deep pan and gently heat it over low heat. Add finely chopped onion, cumin, cayenne pepper, and 0.5 teaspoons of salt. Sauté for about 8 minutes until the onion starts to caramelize.
- Olive oil: 0.3 glass
- Red onion: 1 head
- Ground cumin (zira): 0.5 teaspoon
- Cayenne pepper: pinch
- Sea salt: to taste
2
Add minced garlic and minced chili and cook for another 2 minutes. Add tomato paste, tomato sauce, vinegar, and water. Mix well and cook for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Habañero pepper: 1 piece
- Tomato paste: 3 g
- Tomato sauce: 3 g
- Apple cider vinegar: 2 teaspoons
- Water: 0.3 glass
3
Transfer everything to a blender and add white pepper. Blend until smooth and season with salt to taste. Pour into a jar and store in the refrigerator.
- Freshly ground white pepper: 0.3 teaspoon
- Sea salt: to taste