Mexican Table Sauce

Name: Mexican Table Sauce
Total time: 10 min
Yield: About one and one-half cups
Cuisine: mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups well-drained canned tomatoes, preferably imported; 1/2 cup finely chopped onions; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander; 1 bottled pickled jalapeno pepper, drained; 1 whole fresh jalapeno pepper (see note); Salt to taste, if desired; Freshly ground pepper to taste

By Craig Claiborne and Pierre Franey

Total Time: 10 minutes
Rating: 4(6)
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Ingredients

Yield:About one and one-half cups

2cups well-drained canned tomatoes, preferably imported
½cup finely chopped onions
2tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander
1bottled pickled jalapeno pepper, drained
1whole fresh jalapeno pepper (see note)
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste

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Preparation

Step 1
Put the tomatoes into the container of a food processor or electric blender. Blend until they are coarsely chopped. The tomatoes should not become too soupy. Pour the mixture into a bowl.
Step 2
Add the chopped onions and coriander.
Step 3
Trim off the ends of each jalapeno pepper. Do not remove the seeds. Chop the peppers and add them to the bowl. Add salt and pepper. Blend thoroughly.

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