Re: [CH] Fw: Pique (Puerto Rican Hot Sauce)
Matt Evans (tmattevans@gmail.com)
Sat, 30 Dec 2006 14:12:22 -0500
I thought pique was always made with pineapple rind and was allowed to
age in the sun for several weeks prior to using -- am I thinking of
something else?
On 12/29/06, Linda Hutchinson <lipant@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> From another list..... sounds pretty good!
>
> Linda
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Danisha
> To: REC_FOOD_RECIPES@LISTSERV.TARONGA.COM
> Sent: Friday, December 29, 2006 9:55 PM
> Subject: Pique (Puerto Rican Hot Sauce)
>
>
> Pique (Puerto Rican Hot Sauce)
>
> This recipe is for HOT sauce! Hot but flavorful. The consistence isn't
> liquidy like Tabasco. It's a little on the thick side so it doesn't
> disappear when you put it on your food. Great with everything on your
> plate....that is if you love it hot & spicy!
>
> Makes: about 20 ounces
> Prep Time: 10 minutes
> Cook Time: 3 minutes
> Ready In: 15 minutes
>
> 20 aji caballero (A.K.A habanero, scotch bonnet, jamaican hot pepper)
> 5 aji dulce A.K.A. ajicito (small, colorful, cap shaped sweet pepper)
> 8 garlic cloves
> 2 Tbsp olive oil
> 1 med onion (rough chop)
> 8 sprigs cilantro chopped (about 1/4 cup)
> 2 sprigs recao (A.K.A. culantro)
> 1/2 tsp salt
> 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
> 1/2 tsp pinches cacao
> 1/2 tsp cumino
> 1 tsp oregano
> 6 Tbsp lime juice
> 1/4 cup vinegar (any kind)
> 1/4 cup tequila/white wine/champagne (any preferred alcohol)
> 1 cup pineapple juice
> 1 tsp sugar
>
>
> For those who are going to market and not too sure on what to ask for"Aji"
> is pronounced "ah-hee". Cut aji caballeros and aji dulce in half (keep
> seeds for a hotter sauce). Sautee aji caballeros, aji dulce, 1/4 of the
> onion and garlic in olive oil 2 minutes . Let cool. Add chile, garlic,
> onion, cilantro, recao, salt, pepper, cacao, cumino, oregano, lime juice,
> vinegar, alcohol, sugar and pineapple juice to blender until smooth. For a
> thinner consistency add more lime juice or pineapple juice. Let sit at
> least a week before using to blend flavors.
> Store in glass bottle in fridge. Will keep for several weeks.
>
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