VERACRUZ-STYLE SAUCE

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This sauce is an accompaniment to chef Zarela Martinez's Red Snapper Veracruz-style recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Cuisine-Inspired Recipes     Mexican-Inspired Recipes

Yield Makes 6 to 7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup olive oil
10 garlic cloves, 6 left whole, 4 very finely chopped
2 medium white onions, finely chopped
8 to 10 large ripe tomatoes (about 4 pounds), finely chopped, or two 28-ounce cans Italian plum tomatoes (preferably San Marzano), coarsely chopped, with their juice
24 pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced if large
4 to 6 pickled jalapeno chiles, stemmed, seeded, and cut lengthwise into thin strips
2 teaspoons small capers
4 dried bay leaves
1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
4 sprigs fresh thyme, or 1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried thyme
4 sprigs fresh marjoram, or 1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried marjoram
4 sprigs fresh oregano, or 1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried Mexican oregano
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground canela
1 cup dry white wine

Steps:

  • In a medium stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add whole garlic cloves, and cook, stirring, until golden on all sides. Remove garlic and discard. Add minced garlic and the onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced, about 15 minutes.
  • Add olives, chiles, capers, bay leaves, parsley, thyme, marjoram, oregano, salt, canela, and wine. Cook until the sauce has thickened to desired consistency, 15 to 20 minutes. Taste and adjust for seasoning. If using fresh whole herbs, remove and discard before serving.

Sofiia Ward
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I made this sauce last night, and it was amazing! I used it over fish, and it was the perfect complement. The sauce is flavorful and tangy, with a bit of a kick. I will definitely be making this again.


Wajid kareem Akhter
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This sauce is delicious! I used it over chicken, and it was perfect. The sauce is flavorful and tangy, with a bit of a kick. I will definitely be making this again.


Felistas Kanyanga
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This sauce is amazing! I made it last night for dinner, and it was a huge hit. My husband and kids loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Hal
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I love this sauce! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I've made it several times, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Sm Mamun
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This sauce is so easy to make, and it's so versatile. I've used it over chicken, fish, and even pasta. It's always a hit.


Anabel Cosmas
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I made this sauce last night, and it was amazing! I used it over fish, and it was the perfect complement. The sauce is flavorful and tangy, with a bit of a kick. I will definitely be making this again.


dropati chand
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This sauce is delicious! I used it over chicken, and it was perfect. The sauce is flavorful and tangy, with a bit of a kick. I will definitely be making this again.


Charles Furbee
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This sauce is amazing! I made it last night for dinner, and it was a huge hit. My husband and kids loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Ram Raj
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I love this sauce! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I've made it several times, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


x20Bella20x
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This sauce is so easy to make, and it's so versatile. I've used it over chicken, fish, and even pasta. It's always a hit. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Zulkaif Kaif
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I made this sauce last night, and it was delicious! I used it over fish, and it was the perfect complement. The sauce is flavorful and tangy, with a bit of a kick. I will definitely be making this again.


MH Sasim Hasan
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This Veracruz-style sauce is amazing! I love the combination of flavors, and it's so easy to make. I served it over chicken, and it was a hit with my family.