Chunky Charred Salsa – 27-Minute Recipe
A vibrant, chunky salsa that balances smoky char with fresh herbs and a zesty lime kick. The combination of tomatoes, tomatillos, and a mix of fresh and dried peppers gives it a bold, spicy flavor that’s perfect for a family gathering or a casual snack.
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Ingredients
- 6 tomatoes
- green tomatoes
- 6 tomatillos
- 1/4 white onion
- 3 garlic
- 3 fresh peppers
- 2 dry chilis
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp caldo de pollo
- 1 red onion
- 1/2 cilantro
- 4 green onions
- 2 lime
- pepper, to taste
- a pinch pinch of salt
Lime wedges
- lime wedges
Tortilla chips
- tortilla chips
Instructions
- 1Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.
- 2Add the tomatoes, green tomatoes, tomatillos, quarter of a white onion, garlic cloves, fresh peppers, and dry chilis to the skillet.
- 3Char the vegetables, stirring constantly, until they are darkened and slightly blackened on all sides; this should take about 10 minutes.
- 4If you prefer a milder salsa, use only one pepper instead of the three listed.
- 5Transfer the charred mixture to a blender or food processor.
- 6Add olive oil, salt, pepper, and one tablespoon of caldo de pollo to the blender.
- 7Pulse the mixture until it reaches a chunky consistency; do not blend it into a puree.
- 8Add the raw ingredients: chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, chopped green onions, and lime juice.
- 9Stir the salsa well and taste; if needed, add a pinch of salt to adjust flavor.
- 10Taste the salsa to check seasoning.
- 11Serve immediately with tortilla chips and lime wedges, or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Preheat the skillet fully
Heat the skillet over medium‑high until it is very hot before adding any vegetables.
Stir constantly while charing
Keep the vegetables moving as they char.
Pulse only to a chunky texture
Blend the charred mixture just until chunky; avoid processing into a puree.
Add fresh ingredients after blending
Stir in the chopped red onion, cilantro, green onions, and lime juice after the salsa is pulsed.
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27 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Chunky Charred Salsa?
- About 27 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 12 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Chunky Charred Salsa recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Chunky Charred Salsa recipe come from?
- It was shared by therangosss on tiktok.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.