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Mexican · Sauce / condiment

Salsa Molcajete

Tomatoes, onion, serrano and garlic are charred under the broiler, then half-crushed in a molcajete (or chopped) and mixed with a smooth puree for a salsa with body and mild heat. Finish with cilantro, cumin and lime.

  • YieldMakes about 960 ml (4 cups)
  • Hands-on20 min
  • Total33 min
  • Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 6Roma tomatoes, cored and halved
  • ¼sweet onion, diced
  • 1serrano chile, halved and seeded
  • 6 clovesgarlic, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tbspextra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tspkosher salt, divided
  • 2 tbspcilantro, chopped
  • 1 tspground cumin
  • 1lime, juiced

Diet

  • Vegetarian (lacto-ovo)
  • Vegan
  • Pescatarian
  • Paleo
  • Whole30

Contains

  • Olive
  • Citrus fruits (any)
  • Lime
  • Nightshades (any)
  • Tomato
  • Chili peppers
  • Onion family (any)
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Cilantro / coriander
  • Cumin

Taste

  • Heat
  • Sweet
  • Sour / bright
  • Salty
  • Umami / savory
  • Richness / fat
  • Smoke
  • Herbal / fresh
  • Aromatic spice

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Food processor
  • Mortar and pestle

Season

  • Summer

Occasion

  • Weeknight
  • Entertaining

Effort

  • 20–45 min active
  • 30–60 min total
  • Difficulty 1
  • Make-ahead friendly

Nutrition

  • Calories: low
  • Protein: low
  • Carbs: low
  • Fat: low
  • Fiber: low
  • Sodium: moderate

Budget

  • Budget: low

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