Salsa Picante
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
8 people
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Calories
37 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Salsa Picante
Description
Salsa Picante is prepared by blending fresh tomatoes, jalapeños to control the heat level, onion, garlic, cilantro, and lime juice until smooth but still containing a few chunks for texture. The fresh ingredients provide a bright and lively flavor, anchored by the acidity of lime and the slight pungency of raw garlic. The jalapeño's heat adds a moderate spiciness that can be adjusted based on taste preferences.
After blending, the salsa is simmered briefly to intensify its color and allow the flavors to meld. This heating step enriches the overall taste and develops a deeper red hue, though serving it immediately without warming retains a fresher, juicier quality. The final salsa is versatile, complementing burritos, tacos, eggs, or used as a salad dressing.
Adjust the amount of jalapeño or cilantro based on your tolerance and preference, and consider adding more lime juice for extra zest if desired. The salsa keeps well chilled and can be stored for several days.
Ingredients
- 8 tomato
- 2 jalapeños (or to taste)
- 25 g cilantro fresh
- 1 onion
- 4 garlic clove
- 2 lime juice only
- 1 pinch salt sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper ground
Instructions
- Put all of the ingredients into a food processor.
- Blend until smooth with a few chunks in it (or until desired consistency).
- Pour in to a pan and simmer for 3-4 minutes and then cool before serving.
Notes
- You can serve Salsa Picante fresh without heating for a juicier texture and brighter taste.
- Simmering the salsa briefly helps deepen the red color and melds the flavors.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity to control the heat level according to your taste.
- Adding more lime juice increases the salsa's brightness and zest.
- This salsa pairs well with burritos, tacos, eggs, or as a salad dressing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 37 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 37kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 360mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1282IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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