Tomato Sauce

1. 1

   Peel the tomatoes. For this, you can score them crosswise and immerse them in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, then in cold water. The skin will peel off easily. Finely chop or grate the peeled tomatoes.

   10 min

2. 2

   Finely chop the onion, garlic, cilantro, parsley, and green chili pepper (if using).

   5 min

3. 3

   Place the chopped tomatoes in a pot and cook over medium heat. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the liquid reduces by half and the sauce thickens. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

   20 min

4. 4

   Once the sauce has thickened, add the chopped onion, garlic, cilantro, parsley, green chili pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

   3 min

5. 5

   Continue to simmer over low heat for another 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

   7 min

6. 6

   Remove from heat and let cool. The sauce is best served at room temperature or slightly chilled.

1 serving ≈ 210 g

Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.