Habanero Salsa Recipe
User Reviews
4.2
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
61 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Habanero Salsa Recipe
Description
The Habanero Salsa Recipe begins with very ripe tomatoes and habanero chiles, delivering a salsa with noticeable heat and acidity from the vinegar. Heating the vegetables in oil until browning adds depth of flavor and softens their texture before blending. The final step of pouring the blended salsa back into hot oil and simmering helps to meld the flavors and create a smooth, thickened sauce. This cooking method results in a salsa that balances spicy and bright notes with a subtle richness from the oil.
The salsa pairs well with grilled meats, tacos, or as a spicy addition to chips and other snacks. Because habaneros are quite hot, the recipe includes guidance on adjusting the heat by using fewer chiles or removing seeds and stems, allowing cooks to control the spice level to their preference.
Important precautions should be taken when handling habaneros due to their intense heat; thoroughly washing hands or using gloves will prevent irritation. This salsa can be an excellent way to add concentrated heat and freshness to various dishes.
Ingredients
- 3 tomatoes about 1 lb, very ripe
- 2 habanero chiles
- ½ white onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp salt to taste
- 3 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
Instructions
- Remove the stems from the tomatoes and chiles and quarter the tomatoes and onion.
- Preheat 1 tbsp. oil to medium-hot. Cook the tomatoes, onion, chile, and garlic until they start to brown, about 10 minutes.
- Blend the browned tomatoes, onions, and garlic with the salt, vinegar.
- Heat 2 tbsp. of oil to hot. Once the oil is hot, pour the blended salsa into the hot oil to "season" it.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes to thicken and intensify the flavor.
Notes
- Use only one habanero or remove seeds and stems to reduce the salsa’s heat level.
- Wear gloves when handling habaneros and wash hands thoroughly afterward to avoid irritation.
- Simmer salsa to thicken and develop deeper flavors before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 61 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 cup | |
| Calories | 61kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.2
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