World Flavors Cookbook

Hogao (Colombian Creole Sauce)

Colombia's fundamental tomato and scallion sauce — slowly cooked until caramelized and used as a base and topping for virtually everything.

Cuisine: Colombia

Ingredients

• 6 ripe tomatoes, finely diced
• 8 scallions (green onions), thinly sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp oil

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a heavy pan over medium heat.
2. Add scallions. Cook, stirring, 5 minutes until softened.
3. Add tomatoes and garlic.
4. Cook on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.
5. Add cumin and salt.
6. The sauce should be thick, slightly caramelized, and dark red.
7. Store refrigerated up to 5 days.