Hot Salsa

Directions

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   I like to grind one half of the chili flakes in a spice grinder. This makes for a very spicy salsa, so beware. If you don't want it to be that spicy, leave the flakes whole and feel free to reduce the amount to 1/4 cup. Toast the flakes in a dry skillet over medium heat until they are dark brown, but not black. This usually takes 4-5 minutes. Add the ground flakes, if using, for just the last 2 minutes. Add tomato sauce and water. Let simmer 5-10 minutes. Add salt and sugar and let simmer another 2-4 minutes. Taste for seasoning. Especially salt. It will taste very bland and too tomatoey without enough salt. Cool and refrigerate. This salsa tastes better when cool or cold. Enjoy!!