Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 4–6
Get ready to ignite your taste buds with Fire-Roasted Salsa, a bold, smoky dip that’s bursting with vibrant flavors. 🌶️✨ This Mexican-inspired salsa is made by charring fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, and chilies over an open flame or grill, creating deep, caramelized notes that elevate the natural sweetness of the ingredients. Perfect as a dip for tortilla chips, a topping for tacos, or a zesty addition to your favorite dishes, this salsa brings the heat and the flavor in every bite.
Ingredients For Fire-Roasted Salsa
🔥 For the Fire-Roasted Base:
☑ 4 large ripe tomatoes 🍅
☑ 1 large white onion, halved 🧅
☑ 4 cloves garlic, unpeeled 🧄
☑ 2 jalapeños or serrano peppers (adjust for heat) 🌶️
☑ 1 tablespoon🥄 olive oil 🫒
🔥 For the Salsa Blend:
☑ ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
☑ 1 lime, juiced 🍋
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 ground cumin 🌱
☑ Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
🔥 Optional Add-ins:
☑ 1 roasted red bell pepper for sweetness 🫑
☑ A pinch of smoked paprika for extra depth 🌶️
☑ Diced avocado for a creamy twist 🥑
👩🍳 Cooking Steps ForFire-Roasted Salsa
�🔥 Step 1: Fire-Roast the Vegetables
1️⃣ Preheat your grill or stove’s open flame to medium-high heat.
2️⃣ Place the tomatoes, onion halves, garlic (in skin), and chilies directly on the grill or over the flame.
3️⃣ Turn occasionally until charred and blistered on all sides (about 8–10 minutes).
4️⃣ Remove from heat, let cool slightly, and peel the garlic.
🌿 Step 2: Blend the Salsa
1️⃣ Roughly chop the roasted vegetables.
2️⃣ Add them to a food processor or blender with cilantro, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper.
3️⃣ Pulse until you reach your desired consistency—chunky or smooth.
🔥 Step 3: Adjust & Serve
1️⃣ Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more lime juice, salt, or chili for heat.
2️⃣ Transfer to a bowl and let the salsa sit for 10–15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
3️⃣ Serve at room temperature with tortilla chips, tacos, grilled meats, or as a vibrant topping for your favorite dishes. “Fire-Roasted Salsa”
Smoky, spicy, and bursting with fresh, bold flavors—Fire-Roasted Salsa is the perfect companion for any meal or snack!🌶️
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