Salsa Chilena Recipes

CHILEAN SALSA

Steps:

• In a mortar, crush the garlic, chile peppers, and salt and make a paste, using a circular motion with the pestle.
• Transfer mixture to a serving bowl.
• Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
• Will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

ROASTED CHILE SALSA

Steps:

• Roast the poblano chiles one-by-one over the flame of your stovetop, using metal tongs to hold them, until the skin is totally charred. (If you don't have a gas stove, you can use an outdoor grill OR place them on a baking sheet directly under your oven's broiler.) When the skin is totally blackened, place the chiles in a large resealable plastic bag and seal the bag to allow the chiles to sweat for a good 20 minutes. Remove the chiles and use a knife to scrape off most of the blackened skin. Slice the chiles in half lengthwise, and scrape out the seeds and membranes.
• Divide the ingredients into 3 batches so they will fit into a 12-cup processor
• Combine whole tomatoes, roast chiles, cilantro, onions, garlic, jalapeno, cumin, salt, sugar and lime juice in a blender or food processor.
• 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.

SALSA DE CHILE COLORADO

Steps:

• Heat a comal or a cast iron skillet over medium heat until a drop of water sizzles on contact. Remove the stems and seeds from the chiles and wipe them clean with a dry cloth. Place them on the comal and toast them, just until their aroma is released, 30 to 60 seconds. Be careful not to burn them. Place the chiles in a bowl and cover them with boiling water. Let them soak until softened, about 10 minutes. Drain the chiles and discard the liquid. Place the chiles, oregano, garlic, and the 2 cups of water in a blender and blend to a smooth puree. Add more water if the sauce is too thick. Place the oil in a medium size saucepan. Heat the oil over medium high heat until it is rippling. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until golden. Add the chile puree and salt to the pan and reduce the heat to low. It may splatter as you pour it in, so be careful. Cook, stirring often, until the raw taste is gone and the flavor of the chiles has mellowed, about 10 minutes. Finish the sauce with the sugar and vinegar. Store, tightly covered, in the refrigerator up to a week or indefinitely in the freezer.

HOMEMADE SALSA USING CANNED TOMATOES!

Steps:

• Process in food processor or blender for just a few seconds for chunky salsa or a bit longer for a smoother texture.

SALSA CHILENA

Steps:

• Place the chile peppers, garlic, cilantro, salt, and egg into the bowl of a blender. Puree until smooth, then, with motor running, slowly pour in the olive oil. Continue blending for a minute or two until the sauce acquires a mayonnaise-like texture.

SALSA CHILENA

Steps:

• Place the chile peppers, garlic, cilantro, salt, and egg into the bowl of a blender. Puree until smooth, then, with motor running, slowly pour in the olive oil. Continue blending for a minute or two until the sauce acquires a mayonnaise-like texture.