29 November, 2017
Pico Pica (like) Hot Sauce

Ingredients
To Simmer
- Red Chili Flakes || A handful
- Onion, diced || 1/2 of a medium onion
- Salt || 1 tsp
- Cumin Powder || 1/2 tsp
- Garlic Powder || 1 tsp
- Oregano, Dried || 1 tsp
- Water || 2 cups
- Paprika Powder || 1/2 tsp (optional)
And
- Tomato Sauce || 8 oz can
- Lime Juice || 2-3 tsp (optional) || seems to help preserve the sauce
Steps
- Combine all ingredients To Simmer in a sauce pan
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 mins
- Let it cool so it’s easier to handle
- In a blender or with a hand blender, pulse a few times to combine
- Add the Tomato Sauce and puree until smooth
- Blend in the Lime Juice (optional)
Notes
- I love Pico Pica Sauce, but it is no longer available in my area. This has happened before. So, out of necessity, the clone recipe is here. I don’t have the original source that inspired this version.