Portuguese sauce gained its name due to reports it was originally from Macau, which was then a Portuguese colony. As with many traditional recipes the variations are common and often produce excellent alternatives. This is one great recipe for the famed Portuguese sauce. It is a colorful sauce which will add visual appeal to your creation as well as an amazing taste. Try the recipe below to make a must have Portuguese sauce!
A Hearty Tomato Sauce
The Portuguese sauce is made with garlic, sautéed onions tomato concassé, and parsley. This hearty tomato sauce is a great choice for your next party or delicious dinner meal. It can be used with many dishes as it is a versatile sauce. Try it on one of your favorite meats or with your next dish.
According to culinaryarts.com (the creators of this recipe) “tomato concassé (pronounced “conk-a-SAY”) is a fancy culinary term to describe tomatoes that have been peeled, seeded and roughly chopped.”
NOTE: This recipe calls for 1 quart of the classic tomate sauce, which is one of the five so-called mother sauces of the culinary arts. You could instead use 1 quart of basic tomato pasta sauce, which is easier to make.
The Ingredients
- 1 quart tomato sauce
- ¾ cup finely chopped onions
- 2 cups tomato concassé
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ cup (4 Tbsp) chopped parsley
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
One reason this is a great recipe is because it can be whipped together in about 5 minutes.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Keep a close eye on the sauce as it cooks to ensure it doesn’t overcook.
Instructions
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In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, sauté the onions until they’re translucent, about 5 minutes.
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Add the tomatoes and garlic and continue to sauté until the tomatoes are soft, about 10 minutes.
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Add the tomato sauce, bring to a simmer and reduce for about 10 minutes.
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Season with the salt and pepper and serve right away.
This recipe will make about 1 quart of delicious Portuguese Sauce. This is a great option to combine with many dishes including beefs, chicken, and steak. It is also a great choice for seafood like shrimp, salmon, or sea bass. You can even try it as a condiment with a burger or other lunchtime staple as unique sauce.
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