The Best Salsa You'll Ever Make | Epicurious 101

How to Make Three Delicious Salsas from Mexico

Salsa Fresca (Fresh Salsa):

1. Ingredients:
   • White onion
   • Jalapeno
   • Garlic
   • Lime
   • Cilantro
   • Avocado
2. Preparation:
   • Dice the white onion, jalapeno, and garlic.
   • Chop the cilantro leaves and stems.
   • Cut the avocado into chunks.
3. Cooking:
   • Char the white onion, jalapeno, and tomatoes in a pan with neutral oil for 10-15 minutes.
   • Add the garlic towards the end of cooking.
4. Blending:
   • Combine the charred vegetables with salt, water, and cilantro in a food processor.
   • Blend until smooth and creamy.
5. Finishing Touches:
   • Add the avocado chunks and mix gently.
   • Adjust seasoning if needed.
6. Serving:
   • Enjoy the Salsa Fresca with tacos or as a dip.

Salsa Marakada (Semi-Crushed Salsa):

1. Ingredients:
   • Red onion
   • Jalapeno
   • Tomatoes
   • Cilantro
   • Avocado
2. Preparation:
   • Dice the red onion, jalapeno, and tomatoes.
   • Chop the cilantro leaves.
   • Cut the avocado into chunks.
3. Cooking:
   • Broil the red onion, jalapeno, and tomatoes in the oven until slightly charred.
   • Remove from heat.
4. Blending:
   • Blend the broiled vegetables with salt, oil, and cilantro until chunky.
   • Add avocado and mix gently.
5. Serving:
   • Serve the Salsa Marakada with grilled meats or as a side dish.

Salsa Morita (Smoky Salsa):

1. Ingredients:
   • Red onion
   • Guajillo peppers
   • Morita peppers
   • Tomatoes
   • Garlic
   • White vinegar
2. Preparation:
   • Slice the red onion and tomatoes.
   • Remove stems and seeds from guajillo and Morita peppers.
3. Cooking:
   • Broil the vegetables and peppers until charred.
   • Remove from heat and let cool.
4. Blending:
   • Blend the charred vegetables and peppers with salt, water, and white vinegar until smooth.
5. Finishing Touches:
   • Heat oil in a pan and add the blended salsa.
   • Cook on medium heat to enhance flavors.
6. Serving:
   • Enjoy the Salsa Morita with grilled dishes or as a spicy condiment.

By following these steps, you can create three authentic and flavorful Mexican salsas to elevate your dishes and impress your guests with your salsa-making skills.