Jalapeño Salsa (Salsa de Chile Jalapeño)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Jalapeño Salsa (Salsa de Chile Jalapeño)
Description
Jalapeño Salsa (Salsa de Chile Jalapeño) is made by boiling jalapeños and a Roma tomato until softened, then peeling and blending them with raw onion, cilantro, garlic powder, ground black pepper, and salt. The blend is pulsed to a chunky texture rather than pureed smooth, allowing it to retain some vegetable pieces and a rustic mouthfeel. The use of the boiled water added in small amounts helps achieve the right consistency without thinning the flavor.
This salsa achieves a balance of heat from the jalapeños with the brightness and acidity of the tomato. Adding onion and cilantro introduces savory and herbal notes, while garlic powder and black pepper enhance the overall seasoning. The cooking softens the ingredients just enough to blend while preserving their natural flavors.
This type of salsa works well as a topping or dip for tacos, grilled meats, or chips. It's a fresh sauce that can complement a variety of dishes needing a bit of spice and brightness. Adjusting water or blending time allows personalizing the texture to preference.
Ingredients
- 2 jalapeños
- 1 Roma tomato medium
- ⅛ onion
- 1 teaspoon cilantro
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pinch black pepper ground
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Boil two jalapeños and one medium Roma tomato for about 10 minutes, until soft.
- Cut the stems off of the jalapeños and peel the tomato.
- Place jalapeños, tomato, onion (see notes), cilantro, garlic powder, pepper and salt in a food processor or blender.
- Add ⅛ - ¼ cup of the water used to boil the jalapeños and tomato.
- Pulse 4-5 times until blended but still chunky.
- Check the consistency of the salsa and add more water or pulse more until chunky, not mushy, consistency is achieved.
Notes
- Boiling the onion along with the jalapeños and tomato creates a milder flavor variation.
- Adjust water quantity when blending to achieve a chunky but not mushy consistency.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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