Morita Salsa
This easy salsa morita is made with smoky dried morita chiles, roasted Roma tomatoes, garlic, and onion. It is a flavorful and spicy homemade salsa that is perfect for tacos, grilled meats, eggs, and tortilla chips.
Ingredients
- 3 morita chilies stems and seeds removed
- 4 cloves garlic peeled
- 1/4 white onion piece
- 4 roma tomatoes halved
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
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Heat up the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chilies and cook for 10 to 15 seconds per side.
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Transfer the chiles to a small pot of hot water. Let them soak and soften while you cook the remaining ingredients.
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Add the garlic cloves and onion to the skillet. Cook for approximately 5 minutes, stirring and turning them occasionally.
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Remove the garlic once it is golden. Continue cooking the onion until it is softened and slightly charred. Set the garlic and onion aside.
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Add the tomato halves to the skillet. Cook for approximately 5 minutes per side, or until softened and lightly charred.
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Drain the softened morita chiles and transfer them to a blender. Add the garlic, onion, and tomatoes.
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Blend until smooth or until the salsa reaches your preferred consistency.
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Pour the salsa into a bowl and stir in the salt. Taste and add more salt if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.