29 November, 2017

Pico Pica (like) Hot Sauce

Posted in : Recipes on November 29, 2017 by : Chef Spaulding

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.