Description
Salsa Morita is a rich, smoky Mexican salsa made with dried morita chiles, tomatoes, garlic, and onion. It’s perfect for tacos, grilled meats, or as a bold dip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 dried morita chiles
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 2 garlic cloves, unpeeled
- 1/4 small white onion
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 cup water (adjust for desired consistency)
Instructions
- Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast the morita chiles for 1-2 minutes, turning frequently, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn them.
- Place toasted chiles in a bowl and cover with hot water. Let them soak for 10-15 minutes until softened.
- In the same skillet, roast the tomatoes, garlic (unpeeled), and onion until charred and softened, about 8-10 minutes.
- Peel the garlic, then blend together the softened chiles, roasted tomatoes, garlic, onion, salt, and 1/4 cup of water until smooth.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Pour in the salsa and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and flavors meld.
- Let it cool slightly before serving. Adjust salt if needed.
Notes
- For a milder version, reduce the number of morita chiles or mix with guajillo chiles.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- This salsa is excellent with grilled meats, tacos, or tortilla chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salsa morita, smoky salsa, morita chile salsa, Mexican sauce, taco salsa