Table Salsa

Many of my relatives have chiltepin and piquin plants in their yards because these chiles grow profusely in the southern Texas landscape. These tiny peppers pack a lot of heat, and only a few are needed to make the most flavorful sauce that sits on the table to complement everyday dishes.

My grandmother plucked peppers from a plant right outside of her back door. She mashed a few in her molcajete to make table salsa, and dried the remainder for a later use. She dried the peppers ove