"Salsa Roja is a great salsa that will spice up your classic Mexican dishes, as well as roasted meats or grilled dishes."
Salsa Roja
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Recipe Description
Salsa Roja is the crowning glory of Mexican food. It is served with almost every dish and is like a culinary signature of Mexico.
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Prep time: 15mins
Cook time: 20mins
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ingredients
- 12 oz tomatoes
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 chiles option how hot it is
- 4 clove garlic
- 1/2 bunch cilantro
- 1/2 lime juice
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin optional
- 1/2 ground cinnamon optional
- Kosher salt for taste
Method
Step 1
The best way to make this wonderful salsa is to use fresh ingredients. For a quick and easy Salsa Roja, I opt to bake all the vegetables in the oven. Another approach involves charring the tomatoes in a dry pan (preferably cast iron) until they blacken. This is just one way to prepare this classic Mexican salsa, and it's simpler than you might think.
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 C)
Step 3
Wash all the vegetables thoroughly, such as tomatoes, onions, chili, and garlic, and place them on a sheet pan or in a casserole dish.
Step 4
Drizzle generously with olive oil, mix, and place in a preheated oven.
Step 5
Bake for about 20-30 minutes until the vegetables are soft, the tomatoes are bursting, the garlic is fragrant, and it becomes so smooth that you can crush it with your fingers. This is the key to a delicious salsa, and you're on the right track. As you take the vegetables out of the oven, the air should be filled with the enticing aroma of roasted onions and garlic, with a hint of tomatoes. This sensory experience adds to the joy of cooking.
Step 6
Now transfer the tomatoes, garlic, some of the onion, and chili peel to a blender (food processor) and grind until smooth.
Step 7
Finely chop the remaining onion to give this red salsa a not-too-smooth texture.
Step 8
Add the chopped red onion and lemon juice to the sauce. Mix. Finely chop the cilantro, add it, and mix it well.
Step 9
Your salsa is ready. They may have a bright color and smell so good! Serve at room temperature or chilled. Enjoy!