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Extra Spicy Serrano Salsa
This flavorful and spicy homemade Serrano Salsa is a perfect combination of simmered serranos and ripe tomatoes, with a burst of fresh flavor from chopped onions and cilantro. Made fiery-hot with simple, nutritious ingredients, it's easy to make and perfect for adding a spicy kick to your favorite dishes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 28 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 3 Serrano peppers
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 large Roma tomato (or 2 small ones)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ onion, chopped
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a small pot or medium saucepan. Add 1 garlic clove and 3 serrano peppers.
- Boil for 3 minutes, then add 1 large Roma tomato.
- Continue boiling for about 8 minutes or until the tomatoes and peppers are fork-tender. Remove from heat.
- Place the serranos, garlic, tomatoes, salt, black pepper, a small pinch of cumin (if using), and ¼ cup of water in blender.
- Blend on high for about a minute or until completely smooth.
- Pour salsa in a bowl. Add ¼ chopped onion and ¼ cup of chopped cilantro and use a spoon to mix.
- Taste for seasoning and add additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The salsa is best served at room temperature.
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Notes
- Adjust the heat: For a milder salsa, use 1 or 2 serrano peppers instead of 3 and/or remove the seeds and veins from the serrano peppers before boiling, as these parts contain most of the heat.
- Increase tomato flavor: If you prefer a stronger tomato flavor, use 2 serrano peppers and 2 large tomatoes.
- Create a balanced flavor: For a medium-spicy salsa with added flavor, combine 1 serrano pepper and 1 jalapeño pepper. Deseeding and deveining both peppers will further reduce the heat.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 serving
Calories
28kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
6.1g
(2%)
Protein
1.4g
(3%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Sodium
65mg
(3%)
Potassium
170mg
(5%)
Fiber
1.6g
(6%)
Sugar
1.7g
(3%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 28
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 28kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 6.1g | 2% |
| Protein | 1.4g | 3% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 3% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.