Red Salsa

Name: Red Salsa (Salsa Roja)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Yield: 1¼ cups (300 ml)
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 medium tomatoes; 1 jalapeño pepper or 2 serrano peppers, stemmed; 1 jalapeño pepper or 2 serrano peppers, stemmed; 1 small clove garlic, chopped; 1 tablespoon (8 g) chopped white onion; Salt, to taste

Salsa Roja

Preparation info

Yield:
1¼
cups

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
20 min

Appears in

The Mexican Home Kitchen

By Mely Martínez

Published 2020

About

This is a table salsa that you will find in many homes in my hometown of Tampico, as well as in many homes throughout Mexico. It is easy to make and uses ingredients that almost everyone has in their kitchen. This multipurpose salsa can be enjoyed at every meal.

Ingredients

2 medium tomatoes
1 jalapeño pepper or 2 serrano peppers, stemmed
1

Americas
Mexico
Sauce
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Place the tomatoes and pepper in a saucepan and cover with water. Cook over medium-high heat until the ingredients are tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain the water, reserving ½ cup (120 ml) in case you need it later, depending on how juicy the tomatoes are.
Place the tomatoes and pepper in a blender, along with the garlic and onion. Blend until smooth. If the sals