A fresh, spicy salsa made with blended tomatoes, chilies, garlic, and herbs, slowly simmered for a rich and balanced flavor. Perfect as a dip, topping, or marinade.
Ingredients
- 4 medium tomatoes (about 1 1/4 lb. total), seeded and cut up
- 1 medium onion, cut up
- ¼ cup snipped fresh cilantro or parsley
- 1 to 2 fresh jalapeño or serrano chile peppers, seeded and halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. snipped fresh oregano or 1 tsp. dried oregano, crushed
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ tsp. sugar
- ¼ tsp. salt
Directions
- Blend tomatoes in a blender or food processor until coarsely chopped.
- Add onion, cilantro, chile peppers, and garlic; blend again until finely chopped.
- Transfer mixture to a saucepan. Stir in green pepper, lemon juice, oregano, bay leaf, sugar, and salt.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf. Let cool slightly.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Adjust heat by choosing jalapeños for medium spice or serranos for extra heat.
- Texture can be adjusted by shortening or extending simmer time.
- Stores well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Flavor deepens after a few hours of resting.
