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Extra Spicy Serrano Salsa

by Gemma Aguayo-Murphy
This flavorful and spicy homemade Serrano Salsa is a perfect combination of simmered serranos and ripe tomatoes, with a burst of fresh flavor from chopped onions and cilantro. Made fiery-hot with simple, nutritious ingredients, it's easy to make and perfect for adding a spicy kick to your favorite dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2 cups
Calories 28 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor
  • Knife
  • cutting board
  • Small pot

Ingredients
  

  • 3 serrano peppers
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 large Roma tomato (or 2 small ones)
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ onion, chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a small pot or medium saucepan. Add 1 garlic clove and 3 serrano peppers.
  • Boil for 3 minutes, then add 1 large Roma tomato.
  • Continue boiling for about 8 minutes or until the tomatoes and peppers are fork-tender. Remove from heat.
  • Place the serranos, garlic, tomatoes, salt, black pepper, a small pinch of cumin (if using), and ¼ cup of water in blender.
  • Blend on high for about a minute or until completely smooth.
  • Pour salsa in a bowl. Add ¼ chopped onion and ¼ cup of chopped cilantro and use a spoon to mix.
  • Taste for seasoning and add additional salt and pepper if needed.
  • Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The salsa is best served at room temperature.

Notes

  • Adjust the heat: For a milder salsa, use 1 or 2 serrano peppers instead of 3 and/or remove the seeds and veins from the serrano peppers before boiling, as these parts contain most of the heat.
  • Increase tomato flavor: If you prefer a stronger tomato flavor, use 2 serrano peppers and 2 large tomatoes.
  • Create a balanced flavor: For a medium-spicy salsa with added flavor, combine 1 serrano pepper and 1 jalapeño pepper. Deseeding and deveining both peppers will further reduce the heat.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 28kcalCarbohydrates: 6.1gProtein: 1.4gFat: 0.2gSodium: 65mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 1.6gSugar: 1.7gCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
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