Ninfa's Avocado Hot Sauce
Transform your condiment game with Ninfa's Avocado Hot Sauce—a creamy, zesty, and spicy addition perfect for tacos, grilled meats, or even as a dip for tortilla chips. This vibrant recipe combines buttery avocados, tangy boiled tomatillos, and fiery serrano peppers with fresh cilantro and lime juice for an irresistibly bold flavor. The secret? A quick simmer in a touch of vegetable oil to deepen the taste and enhance its velvety texture. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make hot sauce is a crowd-pleaser that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Perfect for lovers of Mexican cuisine, it’s the ultimate homemade hot sauce to elevate any dish!
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Ingredients
- 2 large Avocados
- 4 medium Tomatillos
- 2 Serrano peppers
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
Directions
Step 1
Peel and rinse the tomatillos to remove their sticky coating. Place them in a small pot with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil for 4-5 minutes, or until the tomatillos turn pale green and soften slightly. Drain and let cool.
Step 2
While the tomatillos are cooling, prepare the serrano peppers by cutting off the stems. For a milder sauce, remove the seeds; for a spicier result, leave them intact.
Step 3
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop out the flesh into a blender or food processor.
Step 4
Add the boiled tomatillos, serrano peppers, garlic cloves, fresh cilantro, lime juice, salt, and water to the blender with the avocados.
Step 5
Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
Step 6
Heat vegetable oil in a small skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Pour the blended sauce into the skillet, stirring gently. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to enhance the flavor, then remove from heat.
Step 7
Let the sauce cool completely before transferring it to a serving dish or airtight container. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (826g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 997.9 |
| Total Fat 85.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 12.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 8.4g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2407.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 62.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 36.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 7.2g | |
| Protein 12.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 101.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3040.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories