Molho apimentado
(Hot sauce)

This is the molho α campanha to which are added some liquid from the feijoada and some malagueta peppers (very small, hot Brazilian peppers).

Basic recipe for molho α campanha:

1 large onion, minced

2 medium-size firm, ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped

1 small green bell pepper, cored, seeded and minced

╝ cup vinegar

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

salt to taste

Mix all ingredients. Add water if the vinegar taste is too strong. Just before serving add ╜ cup of feijoada liquid and 1 or 2 finely chopped malagueta peppers. I usually do not add the peppers but use a few drops of the liquid instead. That is hot enough for me!

.We also photographed another famous Brazilian pepper from the Amazon: pimenta de cheiro.

Maria's Cookbook