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    7 Sauces for Summer

    Photo by: Melanie Einzig
    Fresh Sriracha (aka, home made 'Rooster')
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    Serves 1 1/2 cups
    1/2 pound red fresno chiles, coarsely chopped
    4 garlic cloves
    1 teaspoon ... more 
    Photo by: Melanie Einzig
    Fresh Sriracha (aka, home made 'Rooster')
    Save and print this recipe on FOOD52.

    Serves 1 1/2 cups
    1/2 pound red fresno chiles, coarsely chopped
    4 garlic cloves
    1 teaspoon kosher salt
    1 cup distilled white vinegar
    2 tablespoons palm sugar

    1. Place all the ingredients except the sugar in a jar and let sit overnight to mellow the heat of the peppers.
    2. Place the mixture and sugar in small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool to room temperature.
    3.Transfer to a blender and puree for about 5 minutes, until a smooth, orange-red mixture forms. Run through a strainer and smush out as much juice as possible.
    4. Once refrigerated, the sauce should have the same consistency and texture as the 'Rooster,' but much fresher-tasting! less 
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    Thu, Jul 5, 2012 10:48 AM EDT
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    Even the best salads, pastas, and meat dishes can be enhanced! It's time to improve the traditional weeknight rotation with these festive sauces and dressings.



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