Salsa Roja for Enchiladas or Wet Burritos

May 24, 2023May 24, 20230 0
Authentic Salsa Roja recipe for your Enchiladas or Wet Burritos
in Mexican

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

6 large tomatoes
3 serrano chile peppers , stemmed , or to taste
3 cloves garlic , peeled
3 dried California chile peppers , stemmed and seeded
1/3 cup water
1/4 onion
3 tablespoons chicken bouillon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 pinches ground black pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
salt to taste ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
37
Sugar
2g
Fat
1g
Salsa Roja is a Mexican sauce made from tomatoes, chili peppers, and other spices. It is a popular accompaniment to a variety of dishes, mainly Enchiladas and Wet Burritos. This recipe provides a delicious balance of heat and flavor that will take your dishes to the next level. You can also enjoy this salsa as a dip with tortilla chips. Unlike store-bought salsas, this recipe is free from artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives and can be made to suit your taste preferences.

Instructions

1.In a large pot of boiling water, cook the tomatoes, Serrano peppers, garlic, and dried California chili peppers until soft, about 10 minutes.
2.Drain vegetables and transfer to a blender or food processor along with 1/3 cup water, onion, chicken bouillon, cumin, cloves, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
3.In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add pureed tomato mixture to the skillet, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
4.Continue cooking the salsa, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your liking, about 10 minutes.
5.Season the salsa with salt to taste.

PROS

This Salsa Roja recipe is perfect for adding flavor and spice to your Enchiladas or Wet Burritos and can also work as a dip for tortilla chips.

It is made with all natural ingredients and no preservatives or additives.

CONS

This recipe requires a bit of time and effort to prepare with boiling, blending, and cooking steps.

The spice level may not be suitable for everyone’s taste buds.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The tomatoes in this recipe are a great source of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals such as vitamin C, potassium, and lycopene which may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
The garlic and chili peppers have been shown to possess anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral properties which may help boost immunity and fight infections.

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