Salsa Roja

Salsa Roja

🥘 Ingredients

  • dried guajillo chiles
    4
  • garlic
    4 cloves
  • onion
    1 medium
  • salt
    1 pinch
  • tomatoes
    10 Roma or plum

🍳 Cookware

  • cast-iron pan
  1. 1
    Add the tomatoes , onion , and garlic to a dry cast-iron pan .
    tomatoes: 10 Roma or plum, onion: 1 medium, garlic: 4 cloves
  2. 2
    Place the pan over medium heat and toast the vegetables until deeply charred, 15 to ⏱️ 20 minutes .
  3. 3
    Add the dried guajillo chiles to the pan and toast briefly, about ⏱️ 2 minutes .
    dried guajillo chiles: 4
  4. 4
    Transfer to a high-speed blender, add a pinch of salt , and blend until smooth.
    salt: 1 pinch
  5. 5
    Taste and adjust the seasoning.
  6. 6
    Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.