SALSA TATEMADA NORTEñA (FIRE-ROASTED SALSA)
Every region of Mexico has its way of making a chunky, fire-roasted salsa, with the classic tomato, onion and chile trio; it goes by tatemada, if charred, or martajada, if mashed. With only three ingredients, regional variations taste radically different based on the chile of choice, which becomes the soul of the salsa, defining its personality. In the Yucatan, the feisty habanero rules, but in Mexico's north (as well as Arizona and New Mexico), the king is Anaheim chile, whose crisp bite and mild, peppery taste embody this salsa tatemada norteña, a favorite for carne asada cookouts. The secret to making this salsa shine is to be generous with the salt; the charred juicy ingredients will appreciate it. Dip your chips in it, top your quesadillas with it or ladle it on sunny-side-up eggs sitting on refried beans for a northern style variation of huevos rancheros.
Provided by Pati Jinich
Categories condiments, appetizer, side dish
Time 45m
Yield About 2 cups (6 servings)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Start a charcoal or prepare a gas grill. Once hot, place the whole tomatoes, chiles and onion on the grill. Let the ingredients char for about 12 to 15 minutes, flipping every 3 to 4 minutes. Pull them off the grill once cooked: The tomatoes should be completely mushy, as their skins start to break and their juices start to come out. The chiles should be wilted, charred and wrinkled. The onion should be darkened and softened. (Alternatively, ingredients can be charred under the broiler on an aluminum foil-covered baking sheet, or directly on a preheated comal or a cast-iron pan set over medium heat.)
- Place charred chiles in a plastic bag, and close the bag well. Let chiles steam and sweat for 5 to 10 minutes. As soon as they have cooled enough to handle, remove them from the bag, slip off their skins, make a slit down the side of each and remove their seeds and stems. You could rinse the chiles under a thin stream of water, to help remove the seeds, or rinse them off by dipping them into a bowl of water. (Don't remove or discard the skin, seeds or juices from the tomatoes and onion.)
- Set the charred tomatoes, onion and cleaned chiles on a chopping board, and finely chop. Place in a bowl, add salt, and mash and mix with a fork. (Alternatively, ingredients can be mashed in a molcajete.) Taste for salt and add more, if needed.
- Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days. The salsa can be eaten cold, though is best consumed lukewarm or hot. If desired, you can reheat it in a small saucepan until warmed.
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Iman Fatima
[email protected]This is my new favorite salsa recipe! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of roasted tomatoes, peppers, and onions. I've already made it several times and I'm sure I'll be making it again and again.
Enaiat Mohamady
[email protected]I made this salsa for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and it was the perfect dip for chips and veggies. I'll definitely be making it again.
Jolie Tapia
[email protected]This salsa is so good! I love the smoky flavor and the roasted tomatoes and peppers give it a great texture. It's the perfect salsa for tacos, burritos, or just eating with chips. I'll definitely be making it again.
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[email protected]I've made this salsa several times now and it's always a winner. It's the perfect balance of smoky, spicy, and sweet. I highly recommend it!
Kylie Dickinson
[email protected]This is my new favorite salsa recipe! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of roasted tomatoes, peppers, and onions. I've already made it several times and I'm sure I'll be making it again and again.
Amber Bouthayna
[email protected]I made this salsa for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and it was the perfect dip for chips and veggies. I'll definitely be making it again.
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[email protected]This salsa is so good! I love the smoky flavor and the roasted tomatoes and peppers give it a great texture. It's the perfect salsa for tacos, burritos, or just eating with chips. I'll definitely be making it again.
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[email protected]I've made this salsa several times now and it's always a winner. It's the perfect balance of smoky, spicy, and sweet. I highly recommend it!
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[email protected]This is my new favorite salsa recipe! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of roasted tomatoes, peppers, and onions. I've already made it several times and I'm sure I'll be making it again and again.
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[email protected]I made this salsa for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and it was the perfect dip for chips and veggies. I'll definitely be making it again.
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[email protected]This salsa is so good! I love the smoky flavor and the roasted tomatoes and peppers give it a great texture. It's the perfect salsa for tacos, burritos, or just eating with chips. I'll definitely be making it again.
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[email protected]I've made this salsa several times now and it's always a winner. It's the perfect balance of smoky, spicy, and sweet. I highly recommend it!
Mr. Grumpy
[email protected]This is my new favorite salsa recipe! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of roasted tomatoes, peppers, and onions. I've already made it several times and I'm sure I'll be making it again and again.
Hayden Macua
[email protected]I made this salsa for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and it was the perfect dip for chips and veggies. I'll definitely be making it again.
Raheel Ahmad
[email protected]This salsa is so good! I love the smoky flavor and the roasted tomatoes and peppers give it a great texture. It's the perfect salsa for tacos, burritos, or just eating with chips.
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[email protected]I've made this salsa several times now and it's always a winner. It's the perfect balance of smoky, spicy, and sweet. I highly recommend it!
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[email protected]This is my new favorite salsa recipe! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of roasted tomatoes, peppers, and onions.
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[email protected]I made this salsa for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and it was the perfect dip for chips and veggies.
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[email protected]This salsa is amazing! I love the smoky flavor from the roasted tomatoes and peppers. It's the perfect addition to any Mexican dish.