Jalapeño cilantro salsa
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
2 cups of salsa (more or less depending on how much oil is used and size of hot peppers)
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
South American
Jalapeño cilantro salsa
Description
The "Jalapeño cilantro salsa" recipe calls for combining seeded jalapeño peppers, packed cilantro leaves, fresh garlic cloves, lime juice, and olive oil to form a smooth and creamy sauce. Preparing it in a blender yields a smoother consistency compared to a food processor, but both work. The olive oil is blended thoroughly to incorporate fat that balances the sharp flavors and bright acidity in the salsa.
The resulting salsa has a lively texture and flavor with the herbaceous note of cilantro prominent alongside the sweet heat of jalapeños and the savoriness of garlic. Lime juice adds essential acidity and brightness, making it suitable as a dipping sauce, condiment for tacos, grilled meats, or vegetables.
Since the salsa is best when freshly made, it can be refrigerated but is recommended to be eaten the same day. Adjust the olive oil quantity to achieve preferred thickness, and salt to taste for balance.
Ingredients
- 4-5 jalapeños seeded, deveined and cut in large chunks
- 1 cilantro which is about a little over 1 cup of packed cilantro leaves, medium sized bunch
- 2 garlic cloves
- lime juice juice of 2 limes
- ½ to ¾ cup olive oil adjust based on how thick you want the salsa, or avocado oil (for a more neutral taste
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a mini food processor or blender, mix/blend until all the ingredients are completely crushed and the sauce is smooth. Make sure the sauce is blended well enough so that the olive oil is well mixed into the salsa.
- Use immediately or refrigerate until ready to use. The salsa is best if used the same day it’s prepared.
Notes
- Use a blender for the smoothest salsa texture; a food processor works but may yield a coarser sauce.
- Continue blending after ingredients appear crushed to fully emulsify olive oil for a well-mixed and creamy consistency.
- Adjust olive oil amount based on desired thickness; use avocado oil as a neutral alternative if preferred.
- Best consumed fresh but can be refrigerated briefly.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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