Farah’s Salsa Base

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 12

Farah's Salsa Base – A Versatile and Flavorful Recipe for Your Culinary Adventures

by The Chefin Salsa

Prep

5 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Very easy

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Salsa is a popular Mexican sauce, known for its delicious blend of flavors. The Farah's Salsa Base recipe is inspired by the culinary traditions of Mexico. It's a versatile recipe and can become your go-to condiment for various dishes, including tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tostados, and more. The recipe requires few ingredients and is easy to prepare, even for beginner cooks. Farah's Salsa Base is an explosion of fresh, tangy, and spicy flavors in every bite, guaranteed to leave you wanting more.

Instructions

1.	Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over low-medium heat.
2.	Add chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent, stirring occasionally (around 5 minutes).
3.	Add crushed garlic and jalapenos. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until the garlic becomes fragrant.
4.	Pour in the tomato sauce and stir well.
5.	Combine lemon juice and salt in a separate bowl, stir until the salt dissolves and add it to the saucepan.
6.	Allow the mixture to simmer over low heat for 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally to avoid burning.
7.	Once done, take the saucepan off the heat. Cool it down and store the salsa base in an airtight container to use as needed.

PROS

Farah’s Salsa Base is fast and easy to prepare, perfect for when you’re in a rush or have unexpected guests.

Can be stored in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 1 week.

The recipe is customizable.
You can add or reduce ingredients as per your taste and preference.

CONS

If you are new to cooking with jalapenos, it may take some time to get the spice level right.

The tomato sauce in this recipe may taste a bit acidic to some consumers.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Farah’s Salsa Base is a low-calorie food that can add flavor to your dishes without adding too many calories.
Tomato sauce is an excellent source of vitamin C, which can help in increasing immunity.
Jalapenos have a compound (capsaicin) known to reduce inflammation, regulate insulin levels and lower high blood pressure.

	1 large white onion , chopped
	5 large garlic cloves , crushed
	2 tablespoons lemon juice
	1 teaspoon salt
	2 -4 jalapenos , seeds and all chopped
	2 cans tomato sauce
	2 tablespoons olive oil