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Salsa Roja

Cultural Context

Salsa Roja is a staple in Mexican cuisine, often served as a condiment with tacos, grilled meats, and chips. Its vibrant flavor profile is a result of the fresh ingredients used, and it varies widely in heat and texture across different regions of Mexico. This sauce embodies the essence of Mexican cooking, emphasizing fresh, local produce and bold flavors.

MexicanMXappetizer
40 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 cups fresh tomatoes
1 cup white onions
2 jalapeños hot peppers
1/2 cup cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon salt

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: serrano peppers

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Serrano peppers are lower in calories, while banana peppers are often less expensive.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley offers similar flavor with fewer calories, and green onions are often cheaper.

1

Roast the fresh tomatoes and hot peppers until charred.

2

Peel and chop the roasted tomatoes.

3

Finely chop the white onions.

4

Combine the tomatoes, hot peppers, and white onions in a bowl.

5

Mix well and let sit for a while to meld flavors.

Cooking Techniques

roastingchoppingmixing

Equipment Needed

roasting pancutting boardknifemixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganvegetarianplant-basedgluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

Red SauceMexican Red Salsa
Local Name: Salsa Roja

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