Filipino Mild Chili Sauce Recipe

• 1-1/2 cups canned tomatoes
• 5 bay leaves
• 2 cups chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 green peppers, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup kalamansi juice
• 2 pods canned pimientos
• 1/2 teaspoon sweet chili powder
• 1/4 cup brown sugar

METHOD

1. Cook all ingredients together, except kalamansi juice, 20 to 30 minutes. Cool and add kalamansi juice.
2. Remove bay leaves. Put through a fine strainer or blenderize. Yield: 1 quart.