Easy Valentina Hot Sauce Recipe
Description
Bring the iconic Mexican Valentina hot sauce into your own kitchen with this easy homemade version. Smooth, tangy, and perfectly spicy, this sauce is ready in minutes and perfect for tacos, eggs, snacks, and everything in between. Make it to spice up your meals the easy way!
Ingredients
- 12 Dried árbol chiles,
- 10 Dried guajillo chiles,
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1/2 cup White vinegar
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast the 12 Dried árbol chiles and 10 Dried guajillo chiles for 30–60 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to burn them.
- Transfer the toasted chiles to a bowl and cover with hot water. Let them soften for 15–20 minutes.
- Drain the chiles and add them to a blender along with 4 cloves Garlic, 1/2 cup White vinegar, 1/2 cup Water, and 1 teaspoon Salt. Blend until smooth and silky.
- If the sauce feels too thick, add a splash of water until it reaches your preferred texture.
- Sample the sauce and adjust with more salt or vinegar if needed for perfect flavor balance.
- Pour the finished hot sauce into a clean bottle or jar. Refrigerate for up to 1 month.
Equipment
- Skillet or Saucepan
- Mixing Bowl
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 174kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 338mgPotassium: 1042mgFiber: 14gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 12231IUVitamin C: 111mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 3mg