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Taquería-Style Salsa Roja

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Equipment

  • Large Cast-Iron Skillet (10 inches)
  • Blender

Ingredients  

  • 5 Roma tomatoes
  • ½ white onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, skin on
  • 2 jalapeños, deseeded for less heat
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions 

  • Place tomatoes, onion, jalapeños, and garlic (skin on) on a cast-iron pan or lined baking sheet. Dry roast on medium-high heat, rotating until all sides are blackened and charred. The onion may begin to come apart as it roasts, which is totally fine. If using a broiler, broil for 7 minutes, rotate with tongs, then add garlic on the second round and broil for another 7 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Once cooled, remove the skin from the garlic and the stem from the jalapeno. Transfer everything to a blender. Add cilantro and lime juice. Pulse until you reach your desired consistency.
  • In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Once oil is hot, pour in the blended salsa and let it cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add a splash of water to the empty blender, swirl to pick up any remaining bits, and pour into the skillet. Stir to combine, season with salt to taste, and serve.

Notes

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