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Salsa Salu

By Bonnie Hamre, About.com

Salsa Salu from Uruguay combines fresh vegetables, herbs and peppers in a flavorful sauce that complements any meat entree. Try it with your next steak or barbecue, and enjoy it like the Uruguayans do, as a sauce for a parrilla, or grilled meat.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hours,

Ingredients:

  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 large onions
  • 1 red pepper or hot pepper
  • 1 carrot
  • 2 green olives
  • 2 black olives
  • 3 ripe tomatoes
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 10 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoons salt
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 bunch fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon flour or corn flour
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground red pepper

Preparation:

Either chop very fine or use a food processor to blend all the ingredients.

Simmer for 45 to 60 miuntes, stirring frequently, until the flavors are blended and the sauce is thickened.

Use as a seasoning for any type of meat.

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