Purple Onion Sauce for Tacos

The traditional purple onion sauce accompanies cochinita pibil tacos and can be used to accompany many other dishes.
Ingredients
4
Servings
  • 1/2 cups white vinegar
  • 1 red onion, julienned
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 Jalapeño chiles, optional
  • 1 pinch salt
Preparation
35 mins
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  • In a medium pot, heat the vegetable oil and sauté the red onion for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the vinegar and cook over low heat until the vinegar has taken on a purple color. Approximately 10-15 minutes.
  • If you want it spicy, add the jalapeño and cook for 1 more minute.
  • Let it cool and serve.

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