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Salsa roja
Toast tomato, chilli, garlic and onion on a dry pan until blistered, 8–10 minutes. Or simmer them 10 minutes.
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How long does Salsa roja take?
25 min all in — 10 min prep, 15 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 8 jars. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
Medium heat.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Vegan.
What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night — about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
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What equipment do I need?
Frying pan, Blender.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at ¾ tsp.
What can I use instead?
Dried chilli → A fresh jalapeño or serrano. Greener, sharper.
Any tips from this recipe?
A fried salsa (cooked again in oil) lasts longer and tastes deeper. Taste before you add more chilli. You can always heat it; you cannot un-heat it.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.