Rustic roasted tomato salsa (Salsa de molcajete) from Mexican Everyday: Easy, Full-Flavored, Tradition-Packed (page 146) by Rick Bayless and Deann Groen Bayless

  • jalapeño chiles
  • canned fire-roasted tomatoes
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  • EYB Comments

    Can substitute canned tomatoes for fire-roasted canned tomatoes, and serrano chiles, habanero chiles, or any fresh chiles for jalapeño chiles. See recipe for variation.

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Accompaniments: Grilled fish in tangy Yucatecan achiote with green beans and roasted tomato salsa (Tikin xik [Pescado asado al achiote con ejotes y salsa de molcajete]}

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    Can substitute canned tomatoes for fire-roasted canned tomatoes, and serrano chiles, habanero chiles, or any fresh chiles for jalapeño chiles. See recipe for variation.

  • Baxter850 on May 05, 2024

    This didn’t pop (was the worst out of the 5 salsas we made). Was better the second day. Try again with fresh roasted tomatoes.

  • lorloff on December 11, 2022

    We liked this salsa but it was not our favorite. We did not have fire-roasted canned tomatoes which would have made a difference. It was better adding fresh tomatoes to the salsa. The roasted garlic I would increase next time and the roasted chiles were great. Lime juice is key.

  • averythingcooks on December 12, 2021

    Another positive review for this salsa. I roasted a mix of jalapeño & poblano pieces and I agree that the lime juice is key to the final flavour. Lovely with our flank steak tacos.

  • jjankows on February 23, 2015

    This has been my go-to salsa recipe for years. Lime juice, for us, is absolutely essential!

  • minerva on November 03, 2013

    We made with habanero and it was insanely spicy. We liked that, but I imagine the serrano option is much more moderated.

  • Breadcrumbs on June 04, 2011

    Such wonderful flavours from such a quick and easy recipe w so few ingredients. Absolutely delicious We've tried w lime juice and the cider vinegar and prefer the lime juice.

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