Salsa de Mesa (Table Salsa)

Ingredients:

5 to 6 Roma tomatoes

2 jalapenos or 3 serrano peppers

2 cloves of garlic, sliced

Juice of ½ lime or 1 keylime

¼ cup chopped cilantro (optional)

Salt

Directions:

Combine the tomatoes and chile peppers in a microwave safe dish. Cover with a paper towel and cook in the microwave for 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from microwave and let cool slightly. Transfer to a blender, adding lime juice, garlic, cilantro (if using) and 2 teaspoons of salt. Start by pulsing, then quickly blend for a few seconds. Taste for salt.

Note: This is the most common and basic salsa served on most Mexican tables. While in Mexico recently, my Tia showed me this cooking method, I was pleasantly surprised! What a time-saver!
 

Variation: Add a nice, smoky flavor by adding chipotles in adobo instead of jalapenos, add some carmelized onions to the blender for even more flavor!

Salsa de Mesa RapidaAdd your favorite ingredients!Quick Table Salsa... in this pic, I also used cherry peppers on this day.

Other recipes by Sonia:

Mexican Red Rice
Buñuelos
Cheesy Chorizo Bread
Pork Chile Colorado
Frijoles Borrachos con Chorizo
Pork Chile Verde
Lemon Pepper Chicken Fajitas
Simply Seasoned Shrimp
Dulce de Leche and Chocolate Chip Chimichangas

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