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🍅 Authentic Mexican Salsa Roja Recipe (Easy Homemade Red Salsa)

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6

Authentic Mexican Salsa Roja Recipe | Easy Homemade Red Salsa

Make this easy and authentic Mexican Salsa Roja at home with roasted tomatoes, chilies, and garlic. Perfect for tacos, nachos, or any Mexican meal!

🌶️ Introduction

If you love bold Mexican flavors, this Salsa Roja recipe will become your go-to dip for tacos, nachos, burritos, and grilled meats!

Made with ripe tomatoes, chilies, onions, and garlic, this classic Mexican red salsa is smoky, spicy, and bursting with fresh flavor. It’s a staple in every Mexican kitchen — and once you try it, you’ll never buy store-bought salsa again!

This homemade version is quick, fresh, and preservative-free — perfect for any Mexican meal or party appetizer platter.

🍅 Ingredients

  • 4 medium ripe tomatoes
  • 2 serrano chilies or jalapeños (adjust to spice preference)
  • ½ white onion, roughly chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional for richness)

🔥 Instructions

Step 1: Roast the Vegetables

  1. Heat a skillet or griddle (comal) over medium-high heat.
  2. Add tomatoes, chilies, onion, and garlic — roast until skins blister and char slightly (about 5–7 minutes).
  3. Turn occasionally to roast evenly.

Step 2: Blend the Salsa

  1. Transfer roasted ingredients to a blender or food processor.
  2. Add cilantro, salt, and lime juice.
  3. Pulse until you get your desired texture — smooth or chunky.

(Optional: Add olive oil for a richer flavor.)

Step 3: Simmer for Extra Depth

  1. Pour the blended salsa into a small saucepan.
  2. Simmer on low heat for 5–7 minutes to deepen flavor.
  3. Taste and adjust salt or lime juice as needed.

🌮 Serving Suggestions

Serve Mexican Salsa Roja with:

  • Tacos, quesadillas, or enchiladas
  • Grilled chicken, steak, or shrimp
  • Tortilla chips for dipping
  • Breakfast eggs (Huevos Rancheros)

Perfect for parties, BBQs, or any Mexican-style dinner night!

💡 Tips for the Best Salsa Roja

  • Use fresh ripe tomatoes for a naturally sweet flavor.
  • For extra smokiness, roast tomatoes and chilies over an open flame.
  • Want it milder? Use one chili or remove the seeds.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight jar.

❓ FAQs

Q: Can I use canned tomatoes?
Yes, but fresh tomatoes give a more authentic flavor.

Q: How long can I store Salsa Roja?
It stays fresh for about 4–5 days in the refrigerator.

Q: Is Salsa Roja spicy?
It depends on the chilies used. Serrano chilies are spicier than jalapeños — adjust to taste.

Q: Can I freeze it?
Yes, you can freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw and reheat before serving.

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