It is basically pure habenero heat. Very very hot. There aren't other flavors that stand out to me other than a very mild almost un noticeable vinegar flavor. It is not sweet at all. The habenero pepper is basically on display with not much else. It is kind of thick and a substantial amount will stick on the taco without being runny and falling off. It is in a salsa bar in a very hole in the wall taco shop. Thre place is a serious hidden gem. I have gone a time or 2 and the order taker doesnt speak English so we have to use google translate or my limited spanosh to order. I have asked the cook, as he sometimes comes out to tale orders but he just said habenero, im afraid to ask the resturant recipe although he speaks English, would that be out of line?
I have tried several different habenero salsa recipes. Always ending up with flavors like carrot or pineapple or anything else that is not what this stuff is. It is just heat. From habenero. Any ideas on a recipe like that?
by Vitese
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Check the recipe archive (link in the sidebar) , I’m betting it’s a taqueria orange sauce, veg oil emulsion , with habaneros.
Take what you’ve made and add some vegetable oil to it slowly while blending. Don’t be afraid to blend on a higher than usual setting. This could be up to 1/8th oil.
Honestly, looks exactly like Torchys “Diablo” habanero sauce
https://myconsciouseating.com/torchys-diablo-sauce-recipe/
I prefer salsa de arbol, tomatoes lightly fried in oil, add arbol peppers and garlic, let cook for 2-3 min. Dump everything in a blender
Is it garlicky? It could be orange sauce, but usually orange sauce isn’t THAT hot.
You know the tacos mean *business* there if they have that stuff
Habanero, garlic, salt, oil, probably a little vinegar
There are a myriad of variations so it may have onions, tomato, garlic, lime juice, etc but it mostly habanero.
the sketchiest Mexican places are ALWAYS the best. the smaller and sketchier the better. if you go there not feeling like it’s a front then it’ll miss.
Where did you find this? Looks awesome, I’d travel for a sauce like that. Seriously though, where is this taqueria?