Tomato Salsa
10 servings
70 minutes
Tomato salsa is a fragrant European sauce that combines fresh tomatoes, spicy chili, and aromatic basil. Its history dates back to medieval Europe when tomatoes began to gain popularity. This sauce has a rich, balanced flavor where the sweetness of tomatoes harmonizes with the heat of chili and the creaminess of butter. It pairs perfectly with meat, fish, pasta, or as a dip for fresh bread. Its thick consistency and rich taste make it a versatile addition to any dish, adding brightness and expressiveness.
1
Finely chop the onion, garlic, celery, and carrot, and sauté in olive oil until soft. Add finely chopped tomatoes (after removing the insides), finely chopped bell pepper, tomato paste, and tomato juice, and simmer for five minutes.
- Red onion: 1 head
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Celery: 1 stem
- Carrot: 100 g
- Olive oil: 50 ml
- Tomatoes: 4 pieces
- Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Tomato paste: 2 tablespoons
- Tomato juice: 100 ml
2
After that, add sweet and spicy chili sauce and chopped basil, mix, and simmer for another five minutes.
- Chili sauce: 4 tablespoons
- Basil: 20 g
3
Pour the sauce into a blender, blend it, then strain through a fine sieve and put it back on the heat. Add salt and cook until thickened. Remove from heat and whisk in cold butter cut into small cubes.
- Salt: to taste
- Butter: 50 g