Light Mexican Tomato Sauce Caldillo De Jitomate
Transform your culinary creations with Light Mexican Tomato Sauce, or "Caldillo de Jitomate," a simple yet flavorful recipe that showcases the vibrant essence of ripe tomatoes, fresh cilantro, and aromatic garlic. This versatile sauce is crafted with minimal ingredients and comes together in just 25 minutes, making it a perfect addition to your weeknight cooking repertoire. The tomatoes are blanched and blended with onion and garlic for a silky smooth base, then simmered to perfection with chicken or vegetable stock for added depth. Finished with a sprinkle of cilantro, this light and healthy sauce is ideal for drizzling over tacos, enchiladas, or roasted vegetables, or as a delicious foundation for soups and stews. Bursting with authentic Mexican flavors, this recipe is your go-to for a fresh, homemade alternative to store-bought sauces.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium ripe tomatoes
- 1 medium white onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil.
2. Score a small 'X' on the bottom of each tomato with a sharp knife.
3. Carefully drop the tomatoes into the boiling water and blanch for 30-60 seconds, or until the skins start to loosen.
4. Remove the tomatoes from the water and let them cool slightly. Peel the skins off and set the peeled tomatoes aside.
5. Roughly chop the onion and garlic cloves.
6. In a blender, add the peeled tomatoes, chopped onion, and garlic. Blend until smooth.
7. Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
8. Pour the blended tomato mixture into the saucepan, being careful in case of splatter.
9. Stir in the chicken or vegetable stock, salt, and ground black pepper.
10. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it slightly reduces and thickens.
11. Chop the fresh cilantro and stir it into the sauce during the last minute of cooking.
12. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm as a sauce for your favorite dishes or use it as a base for soups and stews.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
430 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.3 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3266 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.9 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.4 g | ||
| Protein | 10.0 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 128 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 2036 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
