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Chile Morita Salsa (salsa de chile morita)

Chile Morita Salsa (Salsa de Chile Morita)

by Gemma Aguayo-Murphy
Smoky, bold, and spicy, this Chile Morita Salsa is made with roasted tomatoes and a small handful of dried morita chiles that bring a deep, slightly sweet heat. It's simple to make and adds incredible flavor to tacos, eggs, or anything you're serving. Finished with fresh onion for a bit of crunch, it's the kind of salsa that you can't get enough of.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course salsa
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 45 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4-5 morita chiles or 2 for mild spice
  • 2 small garlic cloves
  • 4 ripe Roma tomatoes or vine-ripened tomatoes
  • ¼ cup diced white onion
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper plus more to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat a comal or skillet over medium heat. Add the tomatoes, morita chiles, and unpeeled garlic cloves.
  • Lightly toast the morita chiles for about 5–10 seconds per side. Be careful not to burn them, as this can cause a bitter taste. Remove from heat once fragrant.
  • Roast the garlic cloves until softened and lightly charred in spots. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, then peel off the skins.
  • Roast the tomatoes, turning occasionally, until they are charred on all sides and softened, about 8–10 minutes.
  • Bring water to a boil, then pour it over the toasted chiles. Let them soak for about 10 minutes, or until softened.
  • Transfer the roasted tomatoes, peeled garlic, softened chiles, ¼–½ cup of the soaking water, salt, and pepper to a blender.
  • Blend until smooth. Add more soaking water as needed to reach your desired consistency.
  • Pour the salsa into a bowl and stir in freshly diced onion. Taste and adjust salt if needed. Serve immediately or let sit for deeper flavor.

Notes

Be careful not to burn either the morita chiles or the garlic, as this can make them bitter and ruin the salsa.

Nutrition

Serving: 85gCalories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 0.5gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg
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