Piquant Sauce
Elevate your meals with this bold and flavorful piquant sauce—a tangy, slightly spicy condiment that’s as versatile as it is irresistible. Crafted with aromatic garlic, sweet shallots, and a rich base of tomato paste, this sauce gets its zippy edge from a perfect balance of white vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey. A touch of red chili flakes adds just the right amount of heat, while freshly chopped parsley brings a burst of freshness to the mix. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for drizzling over roasted vegetables, grilled meats, or even as a dipping sauce for crusty bread. Perfect for adding a vibrant kick to any dish, this piquant sauce will be your go-to condiment for unforgettable flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 medium Shallot, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons White vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 4 tablespoons Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and chopped shallot to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until fragrant and translucent.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
Add the red chili flakes, white vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and water. Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Let it cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the finely chopped fresh parsley.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature with your dish of choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
388 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.4 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1558 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.6 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.6 g | ||
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 64 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 579 mg | 12% | |
*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.
