LIGHT MEXICAN TOMATO SAUCE: CALDILLO DE JITOMATE
This is an all-purpose sauce that is a staple in Mexican homes. It is served over fried eggs for breakfast or chilaquiles. It can also be poured over almost any pan broiled meat, such as chicken breast. It can also be made into a salsa if it is pureed without water. Please note that the level of heat will depend on the kind and number of chiles that you choose. Fresh chiles add a sort of "greener" flavor whereas the dried ones give a deeper flavor. Also, if you are looking for a light, clear sauce, use a sieve to separate the solids.
Provided by Mami J
Categories Sauces
Time 7m
Yield 1 cup, 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place the tomatoes, onion and chiles in a small sauce pan with enough.water to almost cover the tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes are soft. Then puree them in a blender with salt to taste and some of the cooking liquid, adjusting the amount to achieve the texture that you like.
- Some people add a little powdered chicken stock (Knorr Suiza). You can add a bit of garlic too. If you are pouring this over fried eggs you can either pour it over them in the same pan where they cooked and let the sauce simmer a little or you can just pour it over the eggs right in the serving plate (I prefer this method-less fat!). You can also use this sauce for chilaquiles, but in this can be fried in a little oil or added to the fried tortillas in the pan where they were fried. I like my chilaquiles crunchy so I fry the sauce separately in about a tsp of oil.
- This sauce is so basic that herbs such as oregano or cilantro can be added and the flavor can be changed completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 14.9, Fat 0.1, Sodium 3.5, Carbohydrate 3.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2, Protein 0.6
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Azii Bhie
[email protected]This sauce is delicious! I used it to make enchiladas and they were a hit. The sauce is flavorful and has a nice kick to it. I will definitely be making this again.
Noor Ail
[email protected]This sauce is amazing! I made it for my family and they loved it. It's the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.
Hasham Mehtab
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the sauce is delicious. I've used it on enchiladas, tacos, and burritos and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing!
Parkash Chandani
[email protected]This sauce is delicious! I used it to make enchiladas and they were a hit. The sauce is flavorful and has a nice kick to it. I will definitely be making this again.
Kalu Sarker
[email protected]This sauce is amazing! I made it for my family and they loved it. It's the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.
CosmicCat
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the sauce is delicious. I've used it on enchiladas, tacos, and burritos and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing!
farhanali Farhan
[email protected]This sauce is delicious! I used it to make enchiladas and they were a hit. The sauce is flavorful and has a nice kick to it. I will definitely be making this again.
Habeeb Khan
[email protected]This sauce is amazing! I made it for my family and they loved it. It's the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.
Evangel Dadson
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the sauce is delicious. I've used it on enchiladas, tacos, and burritos and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing!
Jeff Porter
[email protected]This sauce is delicious! I used it to make enchiladas and they were a hit. The sauce is flavorful and has a nice kick to it. I will definitely be making this again.
Susan Garcia
[email protected]This sauce is amazing! I made it for my family and they loved it. It's the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.
Dadar islam
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the sauce is delicious. I've used it on enchiladas, tacos, and burritos and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing!
Samuel Johnson
[email protected]This sauce is delicious! I used it to make enchiladas and they were a hit. The sauce is flavorful and has a nice kick to it. I will definitely be making this again.
Rosa Liz Gonzalez
[email protected]I was looking for a light and flavorful tomato sauce and this one definitely fits the bill. It's easy to make and has a great flavor. I'll be making this again for sure.
Isaac Baidoo
[email protected]This sauce is amazing! I made it for my family and they loved it. It's the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.
Umme Imon
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the sauce is delicious. I've used it on enchiladas, tacos, and burritos and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing!
KynleighGRL
[email protected]This light Mexican tomato sauce, or caldillo de jitomate, is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. I used it to make enchiladas and it was a hit! The sauce is flavorful and has a nice kick to it. I will definitely b