Basic Red Salsa

This basic red salsa (salsa roja) is a versatile salsa that works well with many dishes. I like to use it for huevos rancheros, enchiladas, and chilaquiles.

If you’d like, you can make it in larger batches and freeze it so that you will always have some on hand.

Ingredients

How to Make the Salsa

Step 1 Place all of the ingredients except the salt and olive oil in a pan and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes.

Step 2 Pour into a blender and blend until smooth.

Step 3 Strain the salsa. This is an important step to get a nice smooth texture.

Step 4 Preheat a pan. Add the 2 tablespoons of olive oil. return the salsa to the pan and fry the salsa in the hot oil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the salsa for 30 minutes. Salt to taste.

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