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Authentic Salsa Roja

An authentic red salsa (salsa roja) masterpiece recipe! This salsa is so easy to make and it’s made with fresh ingredients – no water added! Now, you won’t have to go to the nearest restaurant to get your favorite salsa. Just follow this simple recipe and y’all will surely love it.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 90kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 serrano chiles
  • 1 pound plum Roma tomatoes
  • ½ medium white onion
  • 8 sprigs cilantro
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Remove the veins and seeds from the serrano chiles. However, if you prefer a hotter salsa, leave them in.
  • Roughly chop the chiles, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro. Transfer them to a food processor or blender, add salt, and pulse until a coarse consistency has reached. If needed, add a little water a tablespoon at a time.
  • Preheat the oil in a saucepan and pour the salsa mixture. Bring to a boil then lower the heat to simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • Cool the salsa down to room temperature and transfer it into desired mason jars or containers.
  • Refrigerate the mixture for at least an hour before serving.

Notes

  • For a milder salsa, only use 1 serrano chile.
  • Feel free to add a clove of garlic and a quarter teaspoon of cumin for some pungency and spice. Likewise, feel free to replace water (if needed) with fresh lime juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 321mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1273IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg