Salsa de Molcajete Picosa 🌶️🔥
Ingredients:
- 4 tomatoes
- 7 serranos
- 1 chile manzano
- 3 jalapeños
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/8 piece of yellow onion
- Kosher salt, to taste
Directions:
1. Roast or Char the Ingredients:
- Roast or char the tomatoes, serranos, chile manzano, jalapeños, garlic, and onion on a comal or griddle.
- Be sure not to burn the garlic, as it can make the salsa bitter.
- Let everything soften and develop a nice char.
2. Grind the Garlic and Onion:
- Once everything is roasted, place the garlic and onion in a molcajete (mortar and pestle) and grind them well.
3. Add the Chiles:
- Next, add the serranos, chile manzano, and jalapeños to the molcajete.
- Grind them into the mixture until well combined.
4. Mash the Tomatoes:
- Add the roasted tomatoes to the molcajete.
- Mash everything together until well combined and the desired texture is achieved.
5. Season and Adjust Consistency:
- Add salt to taste.
- If the salsa is too thick, add a couple of tablespoons of water to reach your desired consistency.
6. Serve:
- Your Salsa de Molcajete Picosa is ready!
- Serve it with tacos, grilled meats, or your favorite dishes.
Note: If you don’t have a molcajete, you can use a blender to blend everything together. However, a molcajete gives it a more authentic, rustic texture and flavor.
Enjoy:
This salsa is packed with heat and flavor, perfect for adding a spicy kick to any meal! 🌶️😋