Spicy Fresh Salsa – 25-Minute Recipe
A vibrant, chunky salsa bursting with charred tomatoes, tomatillos, and a blend of fresh peppers and cilantro. The bright lime juice and a splash of chicken broth give it a unique depth, while the dry chilies add a subtle heat that’s perfect for a family gathering.
Recipe by therangosss· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 6 tomatoes
- 6 tomatillos
- 1/4 white onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 pieces peppers
- 2 pieces dry chilies
- 1 piece red onion
- 6 tomatoes
- half bunch cilantro
- 4 pieces green onions
- 2 pieces limes
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp caldo de pollo
- pepper, to taste
- a pinch pinch of salt
- green tomatoes
- green tomatillos
- red chili pepper
- Roma tomatoes
Instructions
- 1Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2Add the tomatoes, tomatillos, white onion, garlic, and peppers to the hot skillet and char them, turning frequently, until they are darkened and slightly blistered, about 10 minutes.
- 3If you prefer a milder salsa, use only 1 pepper instead of the full amount.
- 4Transfer the charred vegetables to a blender, adding olive oil, salt, pepper, and caldo de pollo, and pulse until the mixture is chunky but not fully pureed.
- 5Add the chopped red onion, chopped tomatoes, chopped cilantro, chopped green onions, and squeezed lime juice to the blender, and mix well.
- 6Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed.
- 7Add chopped green onions to the salsa mixture (as shown).
- 8Taste the salsa (as shown).
- 9Serve the salsa with tortilla chips and lime wedges.
- 10Enjoy the fresh, spicy flavor!
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Char the vegetables evenly
Heat the skillet and char the tomatoes, tomatillos, onion, garlic, and peppers for about 10 minutes, turning frequently.
Blend before adding fresh mix‑ins
After charing, transfer the vegetables to a blender with olive oil, salt, pepper, and caldo de pollo, then pulse before adding the chopped fresh ingredients.
Adjust seasoning after mixing
Taste the salsa after combining all ingredients and add extra salt if needed.
Reduce peppers for milder heat
Use only one pepper instead of the full amount if you prefer a less spicy salsa.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Spicy Fresh Salsa?
- About 25 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Spicy Fresh Salsa recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Spicy Fresh 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.