Salsa para pupusas salvadoreñas

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: green chilies

Bell peppers provide sweetness without heat.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley offers a similar freshness, while spinach is more neutral.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice is a good substitute for acidity.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder is a convenient alternative.

Remove the stem from the tomatoes and scrape off the skin.

Chop the tomatoes and place them in a container.

Chop the small red onion using a chopper.

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

Add the chopped onion and jalapeño to the pan.

Add minced garlic to the pan.

Cook the mixture for approximately 15 minutes.

Transfer the mixture to a blender to make it finer.

Add more olive oil if desired.

Add salt and oregano to taste.

Add 2 árbol chiles for extra flavor if desired.

Let the salsa simmer for about 20-25 minutes until the desired thickness is achieved.

Allow the salsa to cool before storing in the refrigerator.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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