Salsa Roja with Smoked Sausages
this is a quick-fix salsa roja with smoked sausages thrown in for just that little bit of oomph... goes amazingly well with pancakes for a savoury brekkie or a hearty dinner!
Ingredients
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2 cloves garlic
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1 white onion medium , diced
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1 can Ro * Tel (original)
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6 beef sausages smoked , sliced
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1/4 Teaspoon cumin ground
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1/8 Teaspoon brown sugar
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olive oil
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black pepper freshly cracked
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salt
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cheddar cheese grated
Cooking Instructions
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1
In a non-stick dish, heat the olive oil.
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2
Add the finely chopped garlic and sautee for about half a minute.
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3
Next, add the chopped white onion and sautee well.
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4
When the onion just begins to turn translucent, add the brown sugar and mix well to incorporate. leave it on a medium heat, stirring occasionally, till the onions are starting to caramelize.
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5
At this stage, add the sliced sausages and stir well. the sausages will start to release some of their fats and will shrink in size.
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6
Add the can of Ro*Tel (undrained) and mix well. let it come to a boil.
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7
Reduce the heat to a simmer, and season with salt, pepper and ground cumin.
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8
Continue to simmer till the salsa thickens slightly (to the consistency u desire). at this stage, turn off the heat and transfer to a serving dish.
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9
Sprinkle with the grated cheese (if u have access to mexican cheeses like asadero, manchego, etc by all means go ahead and use them!). serve warm.
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