One of the many great things about living in Southern California is great authentic Mexican food. I probably eat more Mexican than any other type of food. And what is Mexican food without a good Spicy Salsa?
I’ve made many different kinds of salsas and Pico de Gallo’s (the chunky version of salsa) over the years, but this salsa is one of my favorites. Very similar to my Chunky Chili Style Salsa, but not as chunky.
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In my opinion, the Salsa served in a Mexican restaurant will pretty much dictate what the rest of their menu will taste like. If you can’t master Salsa, then how the heck will you master delicious Mexican dishes? Think about it and get back to me.
Going out to restaurants can get expensive at times so when you and your family crave Mexican food, just make sure you try this authentic Salsa recipe and you won’t be disappointed.
Do you ever wonder where Salsa comes from? I mean we all probably figure it’s from Mexico but…? I found this article that explains it all.
How Hot Are the Peppers
The Scoville Scale is the measurement that tells you the spiciness of a given type of pepper.
| Pepper Type | Scoville Rating (Heat) |
|---|---|
| Bell Pepper | 0-0 |
| Banana Pepper | 0-500 |
| Poblano Pepper | 1000-1500 |
| Jalapeño Pepper | 2500-8000 |
| Serrano Peppers | 10,000-25,000 |
| Manzano Pepper | 12,000-30,000 |
| Tabasco & Cayenne | 30,000-50,000 |
| Habanero Pepper | 100,000-300,000 |
| Ghost Pepper | 855,000-1,000,000 |
| Carolina Reaper | 1,500,000-2,300,000 |
How Long Does Salsa Last
While several factors come into play, homemade salsa will last 4 to 6 days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can also freeze salsa in an airtight container or bag for up to 4 months.
Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Spicy Salsa recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Roma Tomatoes, Jalapeños, White Onion, Red Onion, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic Cloves, Lime, Ground Cumin, Sea Salt and Chili Powder.
How to Make Spicy Salsa
- Add all ingredients to your food processor and pulse until you reach the desired consistency.
- Serve with tortilla chips.
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Spicy Salsa
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Ingredients
- 6 Roma Tomatoes
- 3 Fresh Jalapeños, stemmed
- 1 Medium White Onion
- 1 Small Red Onion
- 1 Cup Fresh Cilantro
- 5 Garlic Cloves
- 3 Tbsp Fresh Lime Juice, or more to taste
- 1 Tbsp Ground Cumin
- 1 Tsp Sea Salt
- 1 Tsp Chili Powder
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to your food processor and pulse until you reach the desired consistency.
- Serve with tortilla chips.
Notes
What does “3 Fresh Lime Juice” mean? Juice from 3 limes? Or 3 tablespoons?