Ever heard of a Mexican confection called salsa sauce? Indeed, Mexican culinary treasures have various variants of salsa sauce recipes; That's why the salsa creation options you have are endless! Although the main ingredients for making salsa sauce are tomatoes, you can actually replace tomatoes with your favorite combination of fruits and vegetables prepared using a traditional Mexican salsa sauce recipe. Most variants of salsa sauce are made from raw ingredients; however, if you want to prolong the shelf life of the sauce, you can also cook it first. In terms of health, most of the salsa sauce is very rich in nutrients needed by the body. What are you waiting for? Hurry up and practice one of the delicious salsa sauce recipes below!
Keep in mind, the texture and taste of salsa sauce can vary widely. Therefore, make sure you adapt the recipe to your personal taste and needs. Salsa sauce can be prepared from raw ingredients or cooked in advance; Sauce ingredients can also be finely chopped, coarsely chopped, or even processed in a blender. In addition, the taste of the salsa sauce can also be adjusted to the level of spiciness you can tolerate. Check out the various variations of salsa sauce that you can explore in this article.
Ingredients
Classic Salsa Sauce
- 3-6 serrano peppers
- 1 onion (can be substituted with spring onion or red onion if desired)
- 2 limes, grated and take the juice. Leave some of the grated orange peel to cut lengthwise and serve as decoration
- 8 ripe fresh tomatoes
- Bunch of fresh coriander leaves
- tsp. sugar
- Salt
Salsa Sauce with Jalapeno and Lime
- 1 onion
- bunch of fresh coriander leaves
- 3 tomatoes or 1 can of diced tomatoes
- 1 large red jalapeno chili
- 1 small can of chili
- Squeeze 2 limes
- tsp. salt
- clove of garlic, chopped
- tsp. pepper
Chipotle Salsa Sauce:
- 450 grams of ripe fresh tomatoes (can be replaced with 400 grams of canned tomatoes to speed up the cooking process)
- 3-5 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- bunch of fresh coriander leaves, coarsely chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1-2 tsp. adobo seasoning made from canned chipotle chilies (you can buy ready-made adobo seasonings at supermarkets that sell imported ingredients such as Ranch Market)
- -1 tsp. sugar
- Enough lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pinch of cinnamon powder (optional)
- Pinch of allspice powder (optional)
- Pinch of cumin powder (optional)
Salsa Sauce with Tropical Fruit
- honey pineapple or other sweet pineapple, peeled, cored and diced
- 1 mango or papaya, peeled, seeded and diced
- -1 fresh jalapeno or serrano peppers
- red onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp. sugar
- Squeeze 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp. chopped fresh mint
- Salt to taste
Salsa Verde:
- 14 grams of parsley leaves
- 14 grams of basil leaves / basil basil
- 14 grams of mint leaves
- 7 grams of chervil leaves
- 4 grams of tarragon leaves
- 3 pickled cucumbers, wash thoroughly
- 1 tbsp. Small capers (flowers of a Mediterranean shrub in the form of small green buds), can be purchased at supermarkets that sell imported ingredients
- 12 grams of chives
- 1 spring onion, finely chopped
- 125 ml. pure olive oil
- 1 tsp. whole grain mustard
- Squeeze and grate lemon
Cooked Salsa Sauce
- 3 dried chipotle chilies (smoked chilies from Mexico, can be purchased at supermarkets that sell imported ingredients such as Ranch Market)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 can of tomato and juice
- 2-3 tbsp. brown sugar
- 2-3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- Pinch of cinnamon powder
- Pinch of garlic powder or allspice
- A pinch of cumin powder
- Squeeze lemon
- 1 tbsp. pure olive oil
- Grated lemon for garnish, sliced lengthwise
Step
Method 1 of 8: Preparing Fresh Chilies for Making Salsa Sauce
Step 1. Grind the fresh chilies before using them to make the salsa sauce
If you are using fresh chilies, make sure you apply the method below to peel the skin off. Basically, there are two basic methods that you can use, namely to burn the chili on the stove or to roast it briefly without oil. Regardless of the method used, make sure you are always careful not to let the smoke that builds up into your lungs.
Step 2. Peel the chilies by burning them on the stove:
- Pierce the chilies with a long wooden or metal skewer.
- Turn on the stove and burn the chilies on the stove fire.
- When the skin looks black, turn off the stove. Make sure the chilies don't burn!
Step 3. Roast the chilies without oil in a frying pan or grill
Drain the chili when the skin looks black.
Step 4. Put the chili in a plastic clip bag in a hot state
Seal the bag tightly so that hot chili steam is trapped inside. Set the bag aside and let it rest for 20 minutes.
Step 5. After 20 minutes, remove the chili from the bag and peel off the skin
- The capsaicin content in chilies is at risk of injuring your eyes and irritating your skin. So make sure you don't rub your eyes or touch your nostrils right after processing the chili!
- Wash your hands with soap and water after handling chilies; if you are lazy to wash your hands, make sure you use gloves when handling chilies.
Step 6. Slice the chilies crosswise and remove the seeds
Step 7. Finely chop the chili and place it on one side of the bowl; chili is ready to use
Method 2 of 8: Making Classic Salsa Sauce
For those of you who have never eaten salsa sauce, it's a good idea to try applying this classic salsa sauce recipe first. Basically, it doesn't take a long time or a complicated process to make a classic-tasting salsa sauce. Are you ready to try it?
Step 1. Prepare all the ingredients listed in the recipe
Step 2. Determine the level of spiciness of the sauce you want
For medium spiciness, use 3 chilies; If it's not spicy enough, use 6 chilies. Follow the method of processing chili that has been described previously.
Step 3. Prepare the tomatoes
Finely chop the onion, put it in a bowl with the lemon juice and grated lemon zest. Soaking the onions in lemon juice will make them softer when mixed with other sauce ingredients.
Step 4. Peel the tomatoes
- Using a knife, make an X at the base of each tomato.
- Place the tomatoes in a heatproof bowl. Pour boiling water into the bowl and soak the tomatoes for 30 seconds.
- Transfer the tomatoes to a bowl of cold water.
- Drain the excess water and peel the skin of the tomatoes.
Step 5. Cut the peeled tomatoes, put them in the sauce bowl
Step 6. Add chopped onions; add the lemon juice and the remaining grated lemon zest
Step 7. Finely chop the cilantro, add to the saucepan
Step 8. Add chopped chili and sugar
Step 9. Combine all ingredients and mix well until the sugar melts
Make sure all ingredients are coated in lemon juice.
Step 10. Cover the bowl with the sauce tightly
Place the sauce in the refrigerator and let it rest for 2-3 hours so that the flavors are more intense and blended.
Step 11. Before serving, garnish the surface of the lemon with a grated lemon
Serve the sauce with corn chips, tortillas, kidney beans, or warm rice.
Method 3 of 8: Making Salsa Sauce with Jalapeno and Lime
This delicious salsa sauce is enriched by chopped garlic and various delicious additives.
Step 1. Prepare all the ingredients listed in the recipe
Step 2. Prepare the jalapeno chilies, coarsely chopped
For those of you who don't like spicy food, try using large red chilies instead of jalapenos and cayenne peppers or reducing the portion of chili used. On the other hand, for spicy lovers, try increasing the amount of chili used and adding chopped habanero chilies
Step 3. Cut the tomatoes into cubes, remove the seeds
Place the tomato pieces in the sauce bowl.
Step 4. Finely chop the onion
Step 5. Coarsely chop the coriander leaves
Step 6. Combine all the chopped ingredients in a bowl
Step 7. Add the garlic, salt and pepper
Stir well.
Step 8. Pour the lime juice, mix well
Step 9. Serve the delicious salsa sauce
The sauce can be eaten immediately or chilled in the refrigerator; For perfect delicacy, you can eat them as dip in tacos or tortilla chips.
Method 4 of 8: Making Chipotle Salsa Sauce
Slightly different from other types of salsa sauce, chipotle salsa sauce is generally processed until the texture is very smooth using a blender or food processor. Do you like chipotle? That means this recipe is definitely perfect for you!
Step 1. Prepare all the ingredients listed in the recipe
Step 2. Place the tomatoes, garlic and coriander in a blender or food processor
Step 3. Process all ingredients until the texture is smooth and not lumpy
Add the onion, adobo seasoning, and sugar to it.
Step 4. Add lemon juice and salt to taste
If you are using cinnamon, allspice powder, or cumin, add the spices at this point.
Step 5. Serve the delicious salsa sauce
Chipotle salsa sauce can be eaten immediately after it is made. If you don't want to eat it, put the sauce in the refrigerator tightly closed to keep it fresh until it's time to serve.
Method 5 of 8: Making Salsa Sauce with Tropical Fruit
Step 1. Prepare all the ingredients listed in the recipe
Step 2. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl
Add salt to taste if desired.
Step 3. Cover the bowl with the sauce tightly
Place the sauce in the refrigerator until it's time to serve.
Step 4. Serve the delicious salsa sauce
This recipe can make 4-6 servings and is delicious served as an accompaniment to a variety of heavy meals.
Method 6 of 8: Making the Salsa Verde Sauce
Salsa verde is a salsa sauce made from a mixture of herbs and green vegetables. Usually, delicious salsa verde sauce is served as a dip or poured over a variety of cooked dishes. For a version of the salsa sauce that uses tomatillos, read the recipe in the article How to Make Salsa Verde.
Step 1. Prepare all the ingredients listed in the recipe
Step 2. Coarsely chop the parsley, basil basil, min, chervil, and tarragon
Step 3. Coarsely chop the capers and pickle cucumber
If the size of the capers you are using is not too large, there is no need to chop them.
Step 4. Put all the prepared ingredients into the sauce bowl
Step 5. Add the chives, scallions, oil, mustard, and grated lemon zest
Stir gently.
Step 6. Add lemon juice and season the sauce to taste
Step 7. Let the sauce sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes
This process needs to be done to increase the intensity of the sauce's taste.
Step 8. Serve the delicious salsa sauce
Stir the sauce one last time before serving. The salsa verde is delicious paired with boiled or grilled meat and/or fish.
Method 7 of 8: Making the Cooked Salsa Sauce
Although so far, salsa sauce is often served raw, actually cooking salsa sauce is effective in enriching the taste, you know! Cooked salsa sauce can be cooked in bulk and frozen in the freezer; that way, whenever you want to eat delicious salsa sauce, you just have to thaw the frozen sauce.
Step 1. Prepare all the ingredients needed to make salsa sauce
Step 2. Prepare the chilies according to the instructions listed above
Step 3. Put the onions in the pan, add the tomatoes and sugar
Cook the onion, tomato, and sugar mixture over medium heat until it thickens; stir periodically.
Step 4. Turn off the heat, remove the pan from the stove
Add the garlic, cinnamon, clove, turmeric, lemon juice, and chili. Season the sauce and let it sit for a while at room temperature.
Step 5. Serve
After letting it sit for a while at room temperature, the salsa sauce is ready to be served. Sprinkle the surface with grated lemon zest.
Method 8 of 8: Assorted Salsa Sauce Variations
Step 1. Try experimenting with different variations of delicious salsa sauce
Some variants that are worth trying are:
- Salsa sauce with corn
- Salsa sauce with barbecue corn
- Salsa sauce with cabbage
- Salsa sauce with black beans
- Salsa sauce with bananas
- Salsa sauce with watermelon
- Salsa sauce with strawberries
- Kiwi, mango and coconut salsa with cinnamon chips
- Salsa sauce with fruit paw paw and mango.
Tips
- Use clean rubber gloves to cut the habanero chilies. Otherwise, your hands will feel like they're burning for hours afterward.
- For a smoother sauce texture, try blending half or all of the sauce.
- For a more delicious taste, let the salsa sauce sit all day before eating; give the ingredients time to soak into the sauce.
