Salsa Tatemada en Molcajete

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    2 cups

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Asada: The Art of Mexican-Style Grilling

By Bricia Lopez and Javier Cabral

Published 2023

  • About

When you think of salsa for a carne asada, chances are you think of this fire-roasted salsa. We like it extra spicy at our house, so we pack the chiles in. Chiles that are sitting in the refrigerator longer have a more stubborn spiciness to them with a heat that doesn’t dissipate as quickly, so try to use the freshest chiles you can.

Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 4 medium roma tomatoes ( ounces/

Method

Start a charcoal or gas grill. The gas should be set to high. If using a pellet grill, preheat your grill to 450°F (230°C) for at least 15 minutes. If using charcoal, the coals should be red but entirely covered with gray ash.

Wrap the garlic in aluminum foil. Place the wrapped garlic, the tomatoes, and chiles directly on the grill and cook until they soften and are charred, about 5 to