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Jalapeno Pepper Salsa
roasted


The variety of salsas that exist in the Mexican recipe book is almost limitless. Change the type of chili, use a herb or different spice or simply make it with another preparation technique and from each salsa numerous variations can be obtained.

This is a salsa that is prepared roasted. In this case the jalapeno peppers are roasted, along with the common ingredients of a typical Mexican salsa (garlic, onion, tomato). The salsa will give us an unlimited freshness with a characteristic roasted flavor . Furthermore it is seasoned with a mixture of cumin and oregano, that enhance even more the aromas of all the ingredients.



This is a tasty and spicy table salsa that can serve for almost any dish. It can be used in a breakfast of eggs and refried beans. It can also be put on appetizers like quesadillas , flautas , sincronizadas , etc. – or in some good chicken or beef tacos; even in a burrito.


About the Recipe

  • In this preparation you will only roast and blend; anyone can prepare it.
  • In the recipe 4 jalapeno peppers are used, if you think that it will be a very spicy salsa for you reduce the number of chilies.
  • The salsa is seasoned with cumin and oregano, which have to be used in their dried version.
  • In maximum 10 minutes, the salsa will be ready.
  • With this recipe 2 cups of salsa are obtained.


Ingredients

  • 4 Jalapeno Peppers (2.1 oz)
  • 3 Tomatoes (21.1 oz)
  • 1 Onion (5.2 oz)
  • 2 Garlic cloves (.2 oz)
  • 1/2 teaspoon of Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon of Oregano
  • 1/2 tablespoon of Salt


    • Cookware

  • 1 Griddle
  • 1 Blender
  • 1 Measuring Cup
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Tongs
  • 1 Knife


    • Directions

    1. Halve 1 onion.
    2. Put on a griddle over medium heat:
    • The Onion that was cut.
    • 4 Jalapeno Peppers.
    • 3 Tomatoes.
    • 2 Garlic cloves.


    1. Roast the chilies and the garlics for about 2 minutes and the onion and the tomatoes for about 5 minutes, until all their sides are moderately roasted; move them regularly with some tongs.


    It is better to work with the onion halved because it roasts much better.


    1. Transfer from the griddle to a blender, with the tongs, all the ingredients that were roasted.
    2. Also add in the blender:
    • 1/2 teaspoon of Cumin.
    • 1/2 teaspoon of Oregano.
    • 1/2 cup of Water (4.2 fl oz).
    • 1/2 tablespoon of Salt.


    1. Blend very well the ingredients.



    Deliciously Spicy


    Tip: The jalapeno pepper is also known as cuaresmeno pepper . Try the cuaresmenos creamy dressing , it will give a a refreshing and spicy touch to your salads.



    Did you like the Jalapenos Salsa?





    Mexican Dishes


    ✏ Steak with Onions
    ✏ Spicy Cecina
    ✏ Grilled Steak
    ✏ Pork Picadillo
    ✏ Chicken Adobo


    Additional Info





    Use organic cumin to season the salsa, you will love it.



    Know more about the chilies with this interesting book.



    In this recipe many ingredients are fried and a large griddle is needed like the T-fal.

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