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Fiery red hot sauce. Photo, Sian Richards.
2 tsp canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
796-mL can diced tomatoes
1 serrano chili, finely chopped
2 tsp granulated sugar
1 tsp DIY taco seasoning
HEAT a large frying pan over medium. Add oil, then garlic and onion. Cook until onion is soft, about 3 min. Add tomatoes, serrano, sugar and taco seasoning. Gently boil, stirring often, until most of the liquid has evaporated, 18 to 20 min. Reduce heat if mixture starts to splatter. Scrape into a blender. Purée until smooth.
Calories 9, Carbohydrates 2g, Sodium 39mg.
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