Description:
The Red Picante Salsa is an authentic and vibrant Mexican dip, bursting with the flavors of juicy tomatoes, aromatic onions, and smoky chipotle peppers. It’s a versatile side that pairs perfectly with nachos, quesadillas, burritos, and more. With its balance of sweet, spicy, and savory notes, this salsa is a must-try for any Mexican dish, giving it that extra punch of flavor. Popular throughout Mexico, this salsa is both simple to make and full of character.
Ingredients
- 4 Tomatoes, core removed and chopped
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 1 Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum), chopped
- 1 Red Bell Pepper (Capsicum), chopped
- 5 cloves Garlic
- 2 Chipotle peppers
- Salt, to taste
- 1 pinch Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 sprigs Coriander (Dhania) Leaves, chopped
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: Serves 4-6
Instructions
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Prepare the Ingredients: Begin by prepping all your ingredients. Chop the tomatoes, onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Remove the seeds from the chipotle peppers if you prefer a milder salsa.
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Blend the Mixture: Add the tomatoes, onion, bell peppers, garlic, chipotle peppers, salt, sugar, and coriander leaves to a blender or food processor. Blend until the mixture reaches a coarse consistency.
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Cook the Salsa: Transfer the blended mixture to a saucepan. Heat over medium heat and bring it to a boil. Let it simmer for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the salsa thickens and changes to a bright red color.
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Finish and Serve: Drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil and stir well. Taste and adjust salt or sugar if necessary.
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Serve: Serve this delicious Red Picante Salsa with fried nachos, quesadillas, or your favorite Mexican dish for an exciting, flavor-packed experience.
Enjoy this simple yet flavorful Mexican salsa with any meal for an authentic and fiery kick!
