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Creamy Jalapeno Sauce
Creamy Jalapeno Sauce! Similar to Salsa Dona from TacoDeli in Austin, Texas this jalapeno salsa is SO good! Spicy jalapeno sauce that tastes great on everything. A must-make if you like the heat!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound jalapeno peppers
- 16 peeled garlic cloves
- 1/3 cup canola oil, plus more for drizzling on peppers and garlic
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1-2 teaspoons salt, depending on preference
Instructions
- Turn on the broiler. Toss the jalapeño peppers in a little oil, then place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Broil until mostly blackened and soft, about 10-12 minutes, flipping the peppers halfway through cooking time to get all sides cooked.
- Place the peppers in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap to steam. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toss the garlic cloves with a little oil and place on the baking sheet you just used. Put back in the oven and broil for 4-5 minutes until browned (not burned! Burned garlic will ruin the entire dish)
- When the jalapeños have cooled down, remove the skins (they should just peel off) and the seeds. See the commentary above or notes below for how many seeds to keep; I like 1/2 seeded and 1/2 kept for a spicy sauce. For a milder version, remove all of the seeds.
- Place the peeled jalapeños and seeds (as using) along with the garlic, cilantro and 1 teaspoon salt in the base of a high-powered blender. Puree until mostly combined, then slowly drizzle in the oil to form a smooth and creamy sauce. Season to taste, adding more salt as needed. If you want a thinner sauce, add in a few tablespoons of water.
- Enjoy on everything. Literally everything.
Notes
I find that 1 teaspoon of salt is perfect BUT if you are sensitive to salt, then I recommend starting with less and adding to taste. Just like with the heat, you can always add but can't take away!
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 72kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 196mgPotassium: 112mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 430IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.2mg