Salsa Tatemada
Source: Rick Martínez, Mi Cocina
Recipe Type: Appetizers and Sides | Seasons: Summer
This recipe was demonstrated at the Foodwise Classroom on May 21, 2022.
Makes 3 cups
INGREDIENTS
8 medium Roma tomatoes (900 g), cored and left whole
½ medium white onion (180 g), halved
2 chiles serranos, stems removed
4 garlic cloves, unpeeled
¼ cup (packed) (40 g) fresh cilantro leaves with tender stems
2 tablespoon fresh lime juice, or more to taste
¾ teaspoon (4 g) kosher salt, or more to taste
PREPARATION
Line a large cast-iron skillet with a sheet of foil and heat the skillet over high. Add the tomatoes, onion, chiles serranos, and garlic to the hot, foil-lined pan and cook, using tongs to turn occasionally, until everything is charred on all sides, for about:
- 3 minutes for the garlic
- 4 to 5 minutes for the chiles
- 6 to 8 minutes for the onion
- 8 to 10 minutes for the tomatoes
Transfer to a plate to cool. Once cool enough to handle, peel the garlic.
Add the tomatoes, onion, chiles serranos, peeled garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to a blender and puree on low speed, until the salsa is almost smooth but some small pieces remain.
Taste and season with more salt and lime juice if desired.
DO AHEAD: The salsa can be made up to 2 days ahead. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator, or freeze for up to 1 month.
Reprinted with permission from Mi Cocina by Rick Martínez, copyright © 2022. Published by Clarkson Potter, an imprint of Penguin Random House.
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