Molcajate Salsa

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: serrano peppers

💰Cheaper: green bell peppers

Serrano peppers add heat without calories, while green bell peppers are more affordable.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides similar acidity, while vinegar is a cost-effective alternative.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: cucumbers

Mashed peas offer creaminess, while cucumbers are a budget-friendly crunchy option.

Place 11 tomatoes on the comal.

Add 12 Serranos and 4 Habaneros to the comal.

Flip the tomatoes and chilies until charred, checking the back side.

Remove the chilies and garlic from the comal once charred, leaving the onions to cook longer.

Grind 5 cloves of garlic in the molcajete.

Add 1/4 onion and grind together with the garlic.

Add the charred chilies to the molcajete and grind with the garlic and onion.

Add 1 tomato to the molcajete and grind it all together until well mixed.

Taste test the salsa and adjust seasoning as desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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