Salsa Taquera

May 6, 2021

Salsa Taquera - kvalifood.com

Salsa taquera is the house salsa at a Mexican taco stand – tomato-based, smooth, and built on dried chiles de arbol. The vinegar and frying step give it a flavor distinct from simple blended tomato salsa.

Makes ca. 500 ml (2 cups)

Ingredients

500 g ripe Roma tomatoes (ca. 4 medium), quartered
6-10 dried chiles de arbol, stemmed
1/2 medium white onion (ca. 50 g), roughly chopped
3 garlic cloves (ca. 15 g), peeled
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp white distilled vinegar
3/4 tsp kosher salt, to taste
60 ml water, as needed

Directions

Toast chiles de arbol in a dry skillet over medium-low heat about 1 minute, turning, until fragrant. Set aside.
Simmer tomatoes, onion, and garlic in water about 10 minutes until soft.
Transfer vegetables to a blender (reserve cooking liquid). Add toasted chiles, vinegar, and salt. Blend smooth.
Heat oil in a saucepan. Pour in the salsa. Cook 4-5 minutes until it thickens and darkens.
Adjust salt and vinegar. Thin with cooking liquid if needed.