Fresh Salsa de Rocoto

Prep 5 min Total 5 min

Fresh Salsa de Rocoto - kvalifood.com

A chunky, bright salsa made with fresh rocoto peppers, tomatoes, and red onion. Quick to make and good alongside grilled meats, anticuchos, or as a dip.

Makes ca. 475 ml

Ingredients

  • 280 g ripe tomatoes (ca. 2 medium), roughly chopped
  • 150 g red onion (ca. 1 medium), roughly chopped
  • 2 fresh rocoto peppers (ca. 60 g), stemmed, seeded, roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

Directions

Pulse tomatoes, onion, and rocoto in a food processor to a textured but not smooth consistency.

Add lime juice, vinegar, and salt. Pulse briefly.

Add cilantro if using. Pulse once or twice.

Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 3 days.

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