RCI-SC.007.0001.001
Adobo sauce
-style cooking, made of finely chopped or pureed chiles, garlic, vinegar, and often onions and tomatoes. Food that has been prepared with adobo is sometimes called adobado.
Prep10 min
Cook45 min
Total55 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- A dozen chipotle peppers or smoked1 unitdried jalapeno peppers (most co-ops can get these for you, or try the specialty produce section of your grocery store)
- (.95 L) water4 cups
- (120 mL) onion½ cupdiced
- (80 mL))apple cider vinegar⅓ cup
- ¼ cup
- garlic3 clovescrushed or sliced
- of cumin1 pinchoregano and salt to taste
Method
1
Peel and mince 4-6 cloves of garlic as finely as possible, or crush them into a smooth paste using a mortar and pestle.
3 minutes
2
Measure out 1 cup of ketchup and 1 to 2 teaspoons of ground cumin, adjusting the cumin quantity to your desired intensity of flavor.
2 minutes
3
Heat a small saucepan over medium-low heat and add a light drizzle of oil, then gently sauté the minced garlic until fragrant and lightly golden, being careful not to burn it.
3 minutes
4
Add the ground cumin to the sautéed garlic and stir continuously for about 30 seconds to toast the spice and release its aromatic oils.
1 minutes
5
Pour the ketchup into the saucepan with the garlic and cumin, stirring thoroughly to combine all the ingredients into a uniform sauce.
2 minutes
6
Reduce the heat to low and allow the sauce to simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and the flavors meld together.
10 minutes
7
Taste the adobo sauce and adjust seasoning as needed, adding a pinch of salt, extra cumin, or a splash of vinegar for additional tang if desired.
2 minutes
8
Remove the sauce from heat and allow it to cool before transferring to an airtight jar or container. Store in the refrigerator and use as a marinade, condiment, or cooking base.
15 minutes