Smoky Morita Salsa

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    3 cups

  • Calories

    22 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Smoky Morita Salsa

Salsa Morita is a flavorful salsa made with dried Chile Morita as the star. Adding a fresh serrano pepper lends a little fire to this salsa. The result is smoky and bright, tinged with sweetness. Irresistible on tacos, tortas, on top of eggs and among so many other dishes.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound tomatoes (about 3 medium) cored
  • 1 small serrano pepper (optional for extra heat)
  • 3 morita chiles rinsed and stemmed
  • ½ medium white onion cut in two quarters
  • 1 large garlic clove peeled
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher or sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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Instructions

  1. Line a large skillet with aluminum foil and heat on medium-high heat. Or roast on a grill.
  2. Place the tomatoes and serrano pepper. Roast until all sides have blackened and the tomatoes are cooked. Keep turning to cook all sides. About 20 minutes total.
  3. Note: If the pepper gets roasted faster than the tomatoes, remove and set aside. Remove the stem from the serrano pepper and keep the seeds.
  4. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, add two cups of water, the chiles morita, onion and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat until it boils. Remove from heat and set aside to hydrate the chile until the tomatoes are cooked through.
  5. In a blender or food processor, puree the tomatoes, serrano, chile morita peppers, onion, garlic, sugar, white vinegar, salt and pepper until smooth.
  6. Note: If the salsa is too dense to blend, add ¼ cup water from where the chiles were cooked.
  7. Transfer to a bowl and taste. Add more salt and pepper if needed according to taste.

Notes

  • Makes about two and a half cups. 
  • Storing: Place in an airtight glass container in the fridge for up to one week or in the freezer for up to two months. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 0.25cup Calories 22kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Sodium 115mg (5%) Potassium 14mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 22 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25cup
Calories 22kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Sodium 115mg 5%
Potassium 14mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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