Salsa Roja
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Salsa Roja
Description
This Salsa Roja recipe brings together fresh tomatoes, onion, jalapeño pepper (with seeds removed for mildness), garlic, and salt blended with water into a smooth sauce. The mixture is heated with neutral cooking oil and chicken bouillon paste to develop flavor and reduce excess liquid, resulting in a thickened, richly flavored salsa.
The final salsa has a fresh tomato base with gentle heat from the jalapeño, balanced by the savoriness of chicken bouillon. The simmering step concentrates the ingredients, providing a smooth but vibrant accompaniment.
Salsa Roja is commonly served with pupusas, a traditional Salvadoran dish, often alongside curtido (pickled cabbage). It can also add bright flavor to other Mexican or Central American meals.
Ingredients
- 4 tomato
- 1/2 onion
- 1/2 jalapeno pepper seeds removed if you want a mild salsa, fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon salt , more if needed
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon paste (or cube)
Instructions
- Blend: Add tomato, onion, jalapeño, salt, garlic and water to a blender or food processor and puree.
- Simmer: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add salsa to the pan and stir in chicken bouillon. Bring mixture to a low boil and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until a lot of the liquid has been reduced.
- Allow to cool. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Adjust the heat level by including or removing jalapeño seeds to suit your preference.
- Store salsa refrigerated and consume within 5 days for best freshness.
- This salsa pairs especially well with pupusas and curtido for traditional serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 20 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 20kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 160mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 522IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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