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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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 22 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  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

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

% 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.