SALSA DE MORITA

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Unlike the usual table salsa, salsa de morita is more like a paste to be used as a spread for cemitas and other sandwiches. The combination of dark, medium-heat chiles and piloncillo gives this salsa a flavor reminiscent of a spicy-sweet barbecue sauce.

Provided by Gonzalo Guzmán

Categories     Salsa     Sauce     Condiment     Chile Pepper     Hot Pepper

Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups stemmed dried morita chiles
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon ground piloncillo or brown sugar
1/4 white onion, coarsely chopped
2 whole cloves
1 bay leaf
1 clove garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • In a small pot, combine all of the ingredients except the oil with 4 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer; cover the pot and let cook at a low simmer, stirring occasionally, for 2 hours.
  • Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until very smooth. With the blender motor running, slowly add the olive oil, blending until incorporated. Taste and add more salt as needed.

Syed Baqir Shah
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This salsa is really good. I love the flavor of the morita peppers. It's the perfect salsa for tacos.


MuthaFkn Pyro
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This salsa is delicious! It's got a great kick to it. I love it on chips and salsa.


Henritta Trueba
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I love the smoky flavor of this salsa. It's the perfect addition to any Mexican dish.


loveis blind
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This salsa is a must-try! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I love it on tacos and burritos.


Mama Mike
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This salsa is amazing. It's smoky, spicy, and has the perfect amount of heat. I love that it's made with fresh ingredients.


Bhakti Baskota
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Love this salsa! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit. I always get compliments when I serve it.


Kattie Alex
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This salsa is really good! It's got a great balance of flavors and the heat level is perfect. I'll definitely be making it again.


Bilcain Rashid
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This salsa is delicious! I love the smoky flavor of the morita peppers. It's the perfect salsa for tacos, burritos, or just eating with chips.


Sahid Tee
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I love this salsa! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it.


PártyTìmę CODM
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This salsa is amazing! It's so flavorful and has just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making it again.


Amit Chauhan
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I've made this salsa a few times now and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it. It's the perfect salsa for any occasion.


MAJOR FF
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This salsa is my new go-to! It's smoky, spicy, and has the perfect amount of heat. I love that it's made with fresh ingredients and is so easy to make.