Habanero Salsa

Name: Habanero Salsa
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil; 1 cup (130 g) chopped carrot; ½ cup (80 g) chopped onion; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 6 habanero peppers, stems removed; ¼ cup (60 ml) water; ¼ cup (60 ml) lime juice; 1 tablespoon (6 g) lime zest; ¼ cup (60 ml) white vinegar; 1 tomato; Salt, to taste; Pepper, to taste

Preparation info

Serves
12

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Birrias

By Jesse Valenciana

Published 2025

About

This salsa will add a flavorful boost of heat to whatever you’re making. From tacos to cheeseburgers, take your food to a delicious hot zone with this salsa.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
1 cup (130

Americas
Mexico
Starter
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
Stir in the carrots, onion, and garlic and cook, stirring often, until soft, about 10 minutes.
Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor, add the habanero peppers, water, lime juice, lime zest, vinegar, and tomato, and blend on high until smooth, about 2 minutes.
Season with salt and pep