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How to make Mexican Yellow Molcajete Salsa Sauce, with yellow Tomatillo, Mango, Chili & more

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Mexican Yellow Molcajete Salsa

Cultural Context

Originating from the traditional Mexican kitchen, molcajete salsa is a vibrant blend of roasted ingredients, often enjoyed with tortilla chips or as a condiment for various dishes. This salsa showcases the rich flavors of Mexican cuisine, emphasizing the use of fresh, local ingredients. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Mexico, with variations appearing in many Latin American restaurants worldwide.

MexicanMXother
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
300 g yellow tomatillo
100 g Chile Guero Pepper
4 g sea salt
3 mexican lime (just the juice)
60 g white pearl onion
7 g garlic
150 g sweet pecan mango
30 g yellow habanero chili (that's optional to get more heat to it)

tomatillos

🥗Healthier: green tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatillos

Green tomatoes provide a similar tangy flavor.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: serrano peppers

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Serrano peppers maintain heat with fewer calories.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity.

avocado

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

1

Combine yellow tomatillo, Chile Guero Pepper, white pearl onion, garlic, and sweet pecan mango in a molcajete.

2

Add lime juice and sea salt to the mixture.

3

Mash until desired consistency is reached, smooth or chunky as preferred.

Cooking Techniques

roastingmashingblending

Equipment Needed

molcajete

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganplant-basedgluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

Salsa AmarillaSalsa de Molcajete
Local Name: salsa molcajete amarillo

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