Description
This Salsa Morita is a smoky, spicy, and flavorful Mexican salsa made with charred tomatoes, morita chiles, and a touch of vinegar for an authentic taste that’s perfect for chips or tacos.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb tomatoes, cored
- 1 small serrano chile, stemmed and sliced lengthwise
- 3 morita chiles, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1 small white onion, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Place the tomatoes on a baking tray lined with foil. Place under the broiler until slightly charred on one side. Remove the pan, add the serrano chile, and turn the tomatoes over. Return to the broiler until the other side is charred.
- In a small saucepan, add the morita chiles, water, onion, and garlic. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and set aside to hydrate the chiles and soften the onion.
- Transfer the tomatoes, serrano chile, drained morita chiles, onion, and garlic to a blender or food processor. Add the white vinegar, salt, black pepper, and sugar, and puree until smooth.
- Transfer to a bowl and season to taste if needed. Serve with chips or spoon over tacos.
Notes
- For a milder salsa, reduce the amount of serrano chile or omit it entirely.
- The morita chiles provide a smoky flavor, so be sure to include them for an authentic taste.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg