In the world of Mexican cuisine, salsa reigns supreme as a versatile condiment that elevates any dish with its vibrant flavors and textures. Whether you're a seasoned salsa aficionado or just starting your culinary exploration, our article will guide you through the process of creating the best Mexican restaurant-style salsa right in your own kitchen. We'll delve into the nuances of selecting the ripest tomatoes, the perfect balance of spice and acidity, the importance of fresh herbs, and the art of achieving the desired consistency, ensuring that your homemade salsa rivals even the most acclaimed Mexican restaurants.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
SALSA RECIPE - AUTHENTIC MEXICAN SALSA ROJA
Salsa Recipe - Authentic Mexican Salsa Roja made with fresh ingredients is a perfect appetizer or snack to enjoy this summer.
Provided by Charbel Barker
Categories Appetizer
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Blend the tomato, garlic, and jalapeno in a blender.
- Separately, dice the onions and the cilantro.
- Add the tomato, garlic, jalapeno mixture to a frying pan with a small amount of olive oil.
- Heat over medium high heat until it begins to boil, and then remove from heat.
- Put the salsa in a bowl, add the cilantro and onion, and stir well.
- Add salt to taste.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 tbsp, Calories 2 kcal
RESTAURANT STYLE SALSA
Recipe video above. Just like what you get at your favourite restaurant and those jars sold alongside corn chips at the grocery store.... but it's better, healthier and cheaper! The fresh flavour is so, so good. Make it chunkier or smoother, to your taste.
Provided by Nagi
Categories Dip
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place onion and jalapeno in the food processor first, then add remaining ingredients (start with 1/2 tbsp lime juice).
- Blitz to desired consistency - I like mine pretty smooth because you get better flavour out of the onion etc.
- Taste test with corn chip for salt and lime. Adjust if necessary.
- Refrigerate 1 hour before serving with corn chips, or other dippers (see in post for suggestions).
RESTAURANT STYLE SALSA
This is the best 5 minute restaurant style homemade salsa recipe! It is fresh, flavorful and easy to make.
Provided by Sweet Basil
Categories 30+ Easy Dip Recipes You Can't Stop Eating
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in a blender and pulse so that the salsa is slightly chunky in texture. Not as big as pico de gallo but not smooth either.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.5 cup, Calories 11 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 3 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g
AUTHENTIC MEXICAN RESTAURANT STYLE SALSA
Blending canned crushed tomatoes with pickled jalapeno peppers and fresh cilantro makes an easy and tasty salsa.
Provided by Jon
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Tomato Salsa Recipes
Time 8h5m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Blend crushed tomatoes, jalapeno peppers with juice, cilantro leaves, salt, and garlic powder in a blender until smooth. Refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 19 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 205.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
MEXICAN SALSA
Here's the BEST Mexican Salsa recipe. An easy and authentic restaurant-style salsa roja. 7 Ingredients. 10 Minutes. Gluten-Free. Low-Carb. Keto. Paleo. Whole 30.
Provided by Roche Woodworth
Categories Condiment
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Add about a third of the canned tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, onion, jalapeño, spices, salt and pepper.
- Blend until all the ingredients are very finely chopped and combined.
- Add the chunks of tomato to the blender and pulse for 2-3 seconds, just to mix.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 18 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 813 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
THE BEST HOMEMADE SALSA YOU'LL EVER EAT
This recipe for homemade Mexican-style salsa is hands down the best salsa you'll ever eat. Tomatoes and peppers are perfectly charred on the stovetop before they're blended with the other ingredients. So good and simple!
Provided by Amy Rains
Categories Appetizer
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet to medium high heat. Place tomatoes and peppers in the skillet.
- Continue to saute, rotating the vegetables occasionally, so several sides begin to blister. See photos above. This will take around 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Once cooled, chop off the stems of the peppers, and remove the seeds from the jalapeño (you can also keep some seeds for more heat in your salsa). Cut the vegetables into large pieces.
- Place tomatoes, peppers, onions, lime, and canned tomatoes into a blender and pulse quickly until just mixed (about 5 seconds). Add garlic, cilantro, and bouillon. Pulse for another 15 seconds until well blended but chunky.
- Place in a large bowl and refrigerate until cooled before serving. Serve with your favorite Mexican dish or with chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 18 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 27 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
THE BEST RESTAURANT SALSA MADE AT HOME
I don't know about you, but I'm so frustrated with salsa in a jar. We were so surprised to find out our favorite restaurant salsa contained only 4 ingredients!! My husband and I have tried every type there is - from big brand names to local brands. We have been searching for a salsa that tastes like what we get at our favorite local mexican restaurants. In the past, I've tried making my own but it hasn't been any better than store bought. Now I've found it though. One of our local restaurants posted their recipe on the wall...though it was for a 6 pound can of tomatos. So I've had to guess at amounts, but it turns out yummy everytime. ADDICTING!! And best of all it's only 4 ingredients!!!
Provided by Aggiezoey
Categories Vegetable
Time 5m
Yield 1 batch
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Basically, you just stir up the ingredients and you got it, but since the original recipe called for a 6 pound can of tomatoes I'm really just estimating what I've done to make it a smaller batch.
- I take the pickled jalapeños (which at my store comes as jalapeño rings) and I chop them up fine in my mini processor. Once chopped up fine, I add what I'm estimating as 1 to 2 teaspoons of jalapeños. For those of you who don't measure like me, it seems to be about 6 or 7 medium sized rings from the jar. However, I'm sure size differs from brand to brand. I also like to add a little bit of the juice from the jar, b/c I think that's what helps give it that restaurant flavor. Just a few dribbles.
- My suggestion is to go light on the jalapeños for your first try. Don't trust the first taste of the salsa -- wait until the next day and taste it. It gets hotter after it has had time to sit. So if the next day it isn't hot enough for you, add more chopped jalapeños or just add a little of the jalapeño juice from the jar.
- When it comes to salt be careful not to over salt -- though I've found if I go too light then it doesn't taste right (taste more like store bought). So again, go light and then add small amounts till it tastes right. Same thing with the garlic powder.
- Remember you can always add but ya can't take out. Course, my first batch was so hot that I had to add another 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes before we could eat it (I think that was about 2 tablespoons of jalapeños and some of the juice!).
- The key to it is to be flexible, be willing to try different amounts till it tastes like you want. Have fun with it!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.3, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 2256.7, Carbohydrate 58.6, Fiber 15.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 13.2
RESTAURANT-STYLE SALSA
Food Network's Ree Drummond shares her recipe for homemade restaurant-style salsa that the whole family will love!
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories condiment
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine the diced tomatoes, whole tomatoes, cilantro, onions, garlic, jalapeno, cumin, salt, sugar and lime juice in a blender or food processor. (This is a very large batch. I recommend using a 12-cup food processor, or you can process the ingredients in batches and then mix everything together in a large mixing bowl.)
- Pulse until you get the salsa to the consistency you'd like. I do about 10 to 15 pulses. Test seasonings with a tortilla chip and adjust as needed.
- Refrigerate the salsa for at least an hour before serving.
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes. This will give your salsa the best flavor.
- Roast your tomatoes before making salsa. Roasting tomatoes concentrates their flavor and gives salsa a smoky, roasted flavor.
- Add some heat to your salsa with chili peppers. You can use fresh, dried, or canned chili peppers, depending on your desired level of heat.
- Use a variety of herbs and spices to flavor your salsa. Common herbs and spices used in salsa include cilantro, cumin, garlic, oregano, and salt.
- Don't over-process your salsa. You want it to have a chunky texture, so pulse it in a food processor or blender just until the ingredients are combined.
- Taste your salsa and adjust the seasonings as needed. Add more chili peppers for heat, more lime juice for acidity, or more salt for flavor.
- Let your salsa rest for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve your salsa with your favorite Mexican dishes, such as tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and chips.
Conclusion:
Making great Mexican restaurant-style salsa at home is easy and rewarding. By following these tips and recipes, you can create a delicious salsa that will impress your friends and family. So next time you're craving salsa, don't reach for the store-bought stuff. Instead, make your own with fresh, flavorful ingredients. You won't be disappointed!
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love