Mexican Salsas
- For Salsa Verde:
- 🌿 6 tomatillos
- 🌶️ 2 green peppers
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic
- 🧅 1 small onion
- 🍋 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 🧂 Salt to taste
- For Salsa Tatemada:
- 🍅 4 medium tomatoes
- 🌶️ 2 jalapeños
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic
- 🌶️ 1 dried chipotle pepper
- 💧 Water as needed
- 🧂 Salt to taste
- For Chunky Salsa:
- 🍅 2 medium tomatoes
- 🧅 1/2 onion, chopped
- 🌿 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 🌶️ 1 jalapeño, chopped
- For Avocado Salsa:
- 🥑 1 ripe avocado
- 🌿 Prepared salsa verde
Embark on a flavorful journey through the vibrant world of Mexican salsas, each with its distinct preparation method and taste profile. From the bold and smoky salsa tatemada to the fresh and zesty salsa cruda, discover how these diverse sauces can elevate your culinary creations.
Ingredients
For Salsa Verde:
🌿 6 tomatillos
🌶️ 2 green peppers
🧄 2 cloves garlic
🧅 1 small onion
🍋 1 tablespoon lime juice
🧂 Salt to taste
For Salsa Tatemada:
🍅 4 medium tomatoes
🌶️ 2 jalapeños
🧄 2 cloves garlic
🌶️ 1 dried chipotle pepper
💧 Water as needed
🧂 Salt to taste
For Chunky Salsa:
🍅 2 medium tomatoes
🧅 1/2 onion, chopped
🌿 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
🌶️ 1 jalapeño, chopped
For Avocado Salsa:
🥑 1 ripe avocado
🌿 Prepared salsa verde
Instructions
1- Salsa Verde:
- Boil the tomatillos, green peppers, garlic, and onion in a pot until tomatillos change color.
- Drain the vegetables and blend until smooth. Add lime juice and salt to taste. Serve immediately or chill.
2- Salsa Tatemada:
- Char the tomatoes, jalapeños, garlic, and dried chipotle pepper over an open flame or on a grill until the skin is blackened.
- Let the charred vegetables rest for 10 minutes before blending with some water and salt.
- Serve as a smoky, flavorful topping for tacos or grilled meats.
3- Chunky Salsa:
- Blend the tomatoes and combine them with chopped onion, cilantro, and jalapeño.
- Adjust salt to taste. This fresh salsa is great as a dip or topping.
4- Avocado Salsa:
- Blend ripe avocado into the prepared salsa verde.
- This creamy adaptation adds richness to tacos or grilled fish.
Prep Time: 15 minutes (for each salsa)
Cook Time: 10 minutes (only for salsas that require cooking)
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: Each recipe serves 4-6 people
Equipment: Blenders, pots, grill or open flame
Cooking Tips:
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer peppers.
- Fresh lime juice enhances the flavor of any salsa.
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