Salsa Roja
This easy salsa roja recipe starts with charred tomatoes, onions, and serrano pepper. Blend and enjoy with your favorite Mexican dishes!
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Ingredients
- 3 to 4 tomatoes (about 1 pound, left whole (I used Roma))
- 1/4 medium white onion (cut through the stem into 2 wedges)
- 1 serrano chile (halved lengthwise, seeds and membranes removed)
- 1 g arlic clove (roughly chopped)
- Juice of 1/2 small lime (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (plus additional to taste)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (divided)
Steps
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Heat a cast iron skillet large enough to hold the vegetables in a single layer over medium heat. Let it get nice and hot. Add the tomatoes, onion wedges, and serrano chile. Let cook undisturbed for 5 minutes, until beginning to char. With tongs, flip and continue trying on all sides until everything is nicely blistered, about 10 minutes more.
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Transfer the vegetables to a blender. Add the garlic, lime juice, salt, cumin, and most of the cilantro. Pulse in short burst until the salsa reaches your preferred consistency. It does not take much blending. Taste and add salt as desired. Pour into a bowl, sprinkle with remaining cilantro, and refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy with chips, tacos, and any of your favorite Tex-Mex dishes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (25% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| to 4 tomatoes | 3 | Rp 12.000/kg | Rp 3.600 |
| white onion | 0.25 medium | - | - |
| serrano chile | 1 | - | - |
| arlic clove | 1 g | - | - |
| Juice of 1/2 small lime | - | - | - |
| kosher salt | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| ground cumin | 0.125 teaspoon | Rp 70.000/kg | Rp 44 |
| chopped fresh cilantro | 0.5 cup | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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