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Red salsa with a wooden spoon next to fresh cilantro and a tomato on top of a wooden table.
4.63 from 8 votes

Authentic Mexican Red Salsa Recipe

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 roma tomatoes
  • 2 serrano or jalapeño peppers
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled
  • 1/4 white onion
  • A small bunch of cilantro washed
  • Salt to taste
  • 3 teaspoons olive oil or another neutral oil of your choice (divided)

Utensilios

  • 1 comal, pan or cast iron skillet
  • Tongs
  • 1 Blender or food processor
  • 1 Small pot
  • Salsera

Instructions

  • Heat a comal, pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Pour one teaspoon of oil.
  • When oil is warm, add tomatoes, peppers, onion and garlic. Roast until well charred. The onion and garlic will roast faster than the tomatoes and peppers. Once they are charred and soft remove from the pan.
  • Place all charred ingredients, cilantro and salt in a blender. Mix to desired texture. Separately you can chop the cilantro and add it after all the other ingredients are mixed.
  • Heat the other two teaspoons of oil in a separate pot. Add the blended salsa and cook for 3-5 minutes.
Course: Mexican Classics, Salsas & Sauces
Cuisine: Mexican
Author: Silvia Martinez

Notes

If the salsa is too chunky, you can add 2-4 tablespoons of water. 

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