Spices and Herbs

Red hot sauce

Red hot sauce
Popularity 9 recipes

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Ingredient Information

Name

Red hot sauce

Category

Spices and Herbs

Popularity

9 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Red hot sauce is a condiment made primarily from red chilies, vinegar, garlic, and spices, which provides an intense and spicy flavor to a wide variety of dishes. This sauce is a staple in many Latin American cuisines, standing out for its ability to enhance the flavor of meats, stews, soups, and snacks.

Its origin is deeply rooted in Mexican and Central American culinary traditions, although each region has its own variants and preparation methods, using different types of red chilies such as árbol, guajillo, or chipotle.

Among its properties, red hot sauce is known for its capsaicin content, a compound that not only provides the characteristic spiciness but also has health benefits, such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and the ability to stimulate metabolism.

In different Hispanic American countries, this ingredient may be known by various synonyms or colloquial names, such as ají rojo (in Andean countries like Peru or Bolivia), chile rojo (in Mexico and Central America), or simply salsa de ají in areas of the Caribbean and Colombia.

Red hot sauce is essential for those looking to add a spicy and authentic touch to their recipes, from tacos and ceviches to traditional soups and stews.

Nutritional Properties

0.3g
fiber
1200mg
sodium
7mcg
folate
220mg
potassium
4g
sugars
40
calories
3500mcg
lycopene
1g
proteins
15mg
vitamin c
1.5g
total fats
6g
carbohydrates

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