Salvadorian Patties With Coleslaw And Tomato Sauce Recipes

SALVADORAN SALSA ROJA (TOMATO SAUCE)

Steps:

• Put all ingredients into a blender. Blend until fairly smooth.
• Transfer the sauce to a pot, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Lower heat and let simmer with the lid ajar for about 30 minutes. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as desired.
• Keep in a sealed container in the fridge until ready to use. It keeps for about a week.

SALVADORIAN PATTIES WITH COLESLAW AND TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onion and raw carrot, stirring for about 2 minutes.
• 2. Season ground beef with oregano, salt, pepper and then add it to the pot, stirring occasionally until brown.
• 3. Drain the grease once the beef is cooked, and then return to heat. Add in potatoes (and green beans if using.) Stir to combine and remove from heat. Season with a few shakes of Worcestershire sauce and additional salt to taste. Set aside and allow to cool.
• The Masa/Dough: 3 cups MASECA masa harina 1 tsp. salt 1 tablespoon achiote molido/ground annatto 3 cups water
• 1. Mix the dry ingredients and then add the water a cup at a time, mixing by hand until combined. Set aside. Keep a bowl of fresh water nearby for wetting your hands as you form the patties.
• Forming the Patties: 1. With moist hands, take a handful of masa, slightly larger than a golf ball, and shape it into a tortilla.
• 2. Put a large spoonful of filling in the middle and then bring the sides of the tortilla together like a taco and seal by closing your hand gently to form the pastel into a half-moon shape
• 3. Fry patties in a large, deep pan with plenty of canola oil over medium-high heat, flipping to slightly brown on each side. Remove to paper towel-lined pyrex or plate.
• 4. Serve patties with the coleslaw and the tomato sauce. Makes approximately 18 with leftover filling (which is great the next day over rice as picadillo!)
• Notes on the coleslaw and the tomato sauce Salvadorian Tomato Sauce 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes (and the liquid) 1/8 cup diced onion 1/8 cup diced green pepper 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar salt, pepper and oregano to taste 1. In a food processor set to mince, add tomatoes and liquid, onion and green pepper. Process until completely combined. 2. Pour tomato sauce into a pot on medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and then simmer one minute. Remove from heat. Add 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar. Add salt, pepper and oregano to taste. Cool and serve or store in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Salvadorian Coleslaw 1/2 a small cabbage, washed and chopped in large pieces 2 large carrots, washed, peeled and chopped in large pieces 1/2 small onion, chopped apple cider vinegar warm water oregano, salt and pepper 1. In a food processor set to chop, add cabbage, carrots and onion all at once. Process just until chopped. 2. Put cabbage mixture into a large bowl, add apple cider vinegar and a little warm water to taste. Season with oregano, salt and pepper. Serve or keep covered in the refrigerator.

SALVADORIAN ROASTED TURKEY

Steps:

• Place an oven rack in the topmost position and preheat oven on the broil setting. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Place tomatoes and bell pepper onto the baking sheet, cut-side down. Broil on top rack of preheated oven until the skins begin to blacken, about 5 minutes. Place charred vegetables into a bowl and seal with plastic wrap to steam until their skins loosen. Lower oven rack to accommodate a roasting pan, and turn oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Meanwhile, pour vegetable oil into a roasting pan (or skillet large enough to fit the turkey), and place over medium-high heat. When hot, add the turkey and sear on all sides until browned, about 10 minutes. Once the turkey has been browned, place breast side up into the roasting pan, and stuff with quartered apples and olives. Set aside.
• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ancho chiles, pumpkin seeds, and bay leaves. Cook and stir until the pumpkin seeds begin to smell toasted, about 5 minutes, then pour the mixture into a blender.
• Once the tomatoes and peppers have steamed enough that the skins have loosened, remove and discard the skins. Place tomatoes, green peppers, and onion into the blender with the pumpkin seeds. Blend until you have a thick, smooth sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste, adding a little liquid from the olives if desired.
• Brush the sauce onto the turkey, and place into preheated oven. Cook until a meat thermometer inserted in the meaty part of the thigh reads 180 degrees F (80 degrees C), about 3 hours, basting occasionally.

SALVADORAN COLESLAW

Steps:

• Blanch cabbage in a large pot of boiling water 1 minute, then drain and transfer to a large bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain well.
• Stir together cabbage, carrot, onion, vinegar, and 2 teaspoons salt in a large bowl and chill, covered, at least 2 hours.

CURTIDO (SALVADORAN PICKLED SLAW)

Steps:

• Mix cabbage, onion, carrot, and chile peppers together in a large bowl. Sprinkle salt evenly on top. Cover with boiling water. Cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
• Pour vinegar over cabbage mixture; add oregano. Mix together carefully.
• Cover and refrigerate until flavors combine, 8 hours to overnight.

CURTIDO (SALVADOREAN PICKLED COLESLAW)

Steps:

• Mix cabbage, carrots and chiles in a large bowl.
• Pour salt evenly over the mixture.
• Gently pour boiling water over mixture and allow to cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
• Pour vinager over mixture and add oregano. Carefully mix every thing together and add more salt if neccessary.
• Note: I always allow the completed curtido to sit overnight before serving.

SALAMI LOVER'S ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
• In a large bowl, mix together the creamy salad dressing, Italian Dressing, and grated cheese.
• Add the pasta, salami, bell pepper, olives and onion. Stir well to evenly coat. Allow to chill before serving.