Molho apimentado (Hot sauce)
Molho apimentado is a vibrant and zesty Brazilian hot sauce that perfectly complements hearty dishes. Made with fresh tomatoes, onions, green bell peppers, and a splash of vinegar, it offers a refreshing crunch with an adjustable kick of heat. It is traditionally served alongside feijoada, using a splash of the bean broth to tie the flavors together.
Simple Tasty Recipes
Ingredients for 7 Servings
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1
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2
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1
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1/4 cup
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2 tablespoons
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to taste
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as needed
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1/2 cup
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1 or 2
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Method
- Mix the minced onion, chopped tomatoes, minced green bell pepper, vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, and salt together in a bowl.
- Add water if the vinegar taste is too strong.
- Just before serving, add 1/2 cup of feijoada liquid and 1 or 2 finely chopped malagueta peppers.
Notes:
Author's note: I usually do not add the malagueta peppers but use a few drops of the feijoada liquid instead.
Vegan note: Ensure the feijoada liquid used is from a vegan feijoada (a plant-based black bean stew), as traditional feijoada contains pork and beef.
Serving info: Total recipe: 680g · Yields 7 portions · Portion size: 97g
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Portion | % Daily Value |
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| Energy (kcal) | 60 | 58 | 3% |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 5.1 | 4.9 | 2% |
| ↳ of which sugars (g) | 2.6 | 2.5 | 5% |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 1.3 | 1.3 | 5% |
| Protein (g) | 1.0 | 1.0 | 2% |
| Total fat (g) | 4.1 | 4.0 | 5% |
| ↳ Saturated (g) | 0.6 | 0.6 | 3% |
| ↳ Monounsaturated (g) | 3.0 | 2.9 | - |
| ↳ Polyunsaturated (g) | 0.4 | 0.4 | - |
| ↳ Trans (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 | - |
| Sodium (mg) | 185 | 180 | 8% |
| Calcium (mg) | 15 | 15 | 1% |
| Iron (mg) | 0.4 | 0.4 | 2% |
| Potassium (mg) | 185 | 180 | 4% |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 18.5 | 18.0 | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% |
Ingredient data sources
- Onion, raw — 150g — Onions, raw — USDA SR Legacy
- Tomatoes, raw — 246g — Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average — USDA SR Legacy
- Green bell pepper, raw — 74g — Peppers, sweet, green, raw — USDA SR Legacy
- Vinegar — 60g — Vinegar, cider — USDA SR Legacy
- Olive oil — 27g — Oil, olive, salad or cooking — USDA SR Legacy
- Feijoada liquid (bean broth) — 120g — Soup, black bean, canned, condensed — USDA SR Legacy ⚠️
⚠️ = estimated or sourced outside the listed databases.
% Daily Value based on FDA 2020 Daily Values for adults (2,000 kcal diet).
Goes Great with
5 minutes
