ReceptnaptárWalnut Tomato Sauce (Salsa nuez)
Walnut tomato sauce is a rarer, flavorful salsa in Mexican cooking: a reduced tomato and onion base with finely chopped walnuts. The walnuts add creaminess and depth. It is excellent with roasted peppers, meat or eggs.
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Ingredients
Method
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- Blanch the tomatoes, peel them and chop finely.
- Mix with the onion and chili, season with salt, and cook over low heat until thickened.
- Strain, stir in the finely chopped walnuts, and warm through.
- Serve with roasted peppers or meat.
Source: Project Gutenberg – Salsa Nuez (Közkincs (public domain)), adapted and translated. This page is also licensed Közkincs (public domain).
Tips
- Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet before adding them.
- Cook the tomatoes down well so the sauce is thick.
- It is best fresh, but keeps in the fridge for 3 days.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nut-free version?
Sunflower seeds or almonds can replace the walnuts.
What do I serve it with?
Grilled meat, roasted vegetables, eggs.
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