Salsa de Molcajete (Roasted Salsa)
This delicious salsa is infused with a slight smoky taste that only adds to its flavor. It's super easy and quick to make. Perfect for dipping tortilla chips or drizzling over tacos.
Equipment
- Molcajete and Tejolote (Mortar and Pestle)
- Comal or griddle
Ingredients
- 2 Tomatoes
- 1 Jalapenos
- 2 Serranos
- 1 Garlic clove
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Wash tomatoes and peppers, Remove stems.
- Warm comal or griddle over medium high heat.
- Place tomatoes and peppers on hot comal or griddle. Roast until tender, turning constantly.
- Using the molcajete and tejolote (or mortar and pestle) grind garlic clove.
- Add roasted tomatoes and peppers one by one, grinding as you go.
- Add salt to taste and mix well.
- Enjoy!
Notes
If you don't have a Molcajete or a Mortar and Pestle you can use a bowl and a strong cup (don't use glass), like a yeti mug. Simply place the ingredients in the bowl and grind them done with the cup, one by one.