Authentic Mexican Style Table Salsa Recipe

Crave the taste of Mexico? This authentic Mexican table salsa recipe, perfected over years of culinary exploration, delivers a vibrant, smooth salsa just like you'd find in Mexico. Easily adjust the heat to your liking with chiltepines and chile pequins. This isn't your average salsa; it's a taste of tradition! Perfect with tortilla chips, tacos, or as a flavorful topping for your favorite dishes.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 73.6 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Authentic Mexican Style Table Salsa

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How to Make Authentic Mexican Style Table Salsa

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 medium white onion, quartered, 1 pound tomatillos, husked and rinsed, and 2-3 serrano peppers, roughly chopped. Add enough water to cover the vegetables.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the tomatillos are soft and have turned a yellowish color (about 10-15 minutes).
  3. While the vegetables simmer, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add 1-2 tablespoons of dried chiltepines and 1-2 teaspoons of dried chile pequins (adjust to your desired spice level) to the hot skillet. Toast for about 10 seconds, stirring constantly, then remove and drain on a paper towel. (Alternatively, you can toast the chiles in a deep fryer).
  5. Allow the toasted chiles and the boiled vegetables to cool completely.
  6. Once cooled, add the boiled vegetables and toasted chiles to a blender. Add 1/2 cup of water (or more, as needed to reach desired consistency).
  7. Blend until completely smooth.
  8. For a chunkier salsa, reserve 1/2 of the boiled onion and tomatillos. Roughly chop the reserved vegetables and stir them into the blended salsa after step 7.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

39g

Fat

0g

Carbs

5g

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