Molcajete Salsa
This molcajete salsa has a delicious authentic rustic flavor from roasting the tomatoes, chiles, garlic and onion and grinding them in a molcajete. It's so delicious and a must try!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 serrano peppers
- 2 tomatillos (husks removed)
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 garlic clove
- 3-4 cilantro sprigs
- onion (3 slices)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt (more to taste)
Instructions
- Start by roasting tomatoes, tomatillos, serranos, garlic, a couple slices of onion in a cast iron skillet, griddle, or frying pan. Flip occasionally until all sides are charred. Remove the garlic first as it will get charred really quick.
- Once all the other ingredients are charred on all sides remove from heat. Once cool down for a few minutes remove the stems from the serrano peppers.
- Start grinding the ingredients: Add the garlic, slices of onion and ¼ teaspoon of salt and grind them together. Add in the serrano peppers and grind them into the garlic mixture. Followed by the tomatoes and tomatillos - one at the time. When grinding the tomatoes make sure you start by pressing slowly as it could splatter some of its juices all over if you're not careful. Lastly, grind in the cilantro until incorporated and add more salt to taste and serve
Notes
Want a less spicier salsa? remove the seeds from the serrano peppers.
You can make this salsa in a blender or food processor, however the taste won't be the same - grinding the ingredients in a molcajete releases the natural oils of the ingredients giving it a rustic authentic taste that you won't get from blending.
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