Mexican Take Out Easy Tomato And Chipotle Salsa Food

TOMATO-CHIPOTLE SALSA STEP-BY-STEP

Steps:

• Rinse and de-stem the tomatoes. Roast the tomatoes in the oven at 400F for 20-25 minutes.
• De-stem and de-seed the chipotles in adobo.
• When the tomatoes are done roasting (20 minutes or so), add them to the blender along with 1/2 white onion and 1 garlic clove. Add only 1/4 of the chipotle in adobo. Pulse blend and taste for heat level.
• If you want more heat, add another 1/4 or 1/2 of the chipotle. Keep adding chipotle until it tastes "right" to you.
• Serve immediately and store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

TOMATILLO CHIPOTLE SALSA

Steps:

• Husk and rinse the tomatillos, cutting out the stems.
• Roast the tomatillos in the oven at 400F for 10-20 minutes or until they start to turn army green in color and wrinkle up.
• De-stem and de-seed two chipotles in adobo.
• Add the roasted tomatillos, 2 peeled garlic cloves, and a single chipotle to a blender and pulse blend.
• Take a taste for heat level. If you want more heat add more chipotle.
• If you want a thinner salsa you can add 2-3 Tablespoons of water or a sliver of onion.
• Serve immediately and store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

COPYCAT CHIPOTLE FRESH TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno, lemon juice, lime juice and salt.
• Let stand for 10 minutes at room temperature to blend flavors. Stir in cilantro. Taste salsa and adjust amount of jalapeno pepper and salt as desired.
• Serve with tortilla chips.

SALSA DE TOMATE CON CHILE CHIPOTLE: TOMATO SAUCE WITH CHIPOTLES

Steps:

• In a medium-sized heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the lard to rippling over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
• Break up the tomatoes coarsely with your fingers. Add the tomatoes and their juices to the sauteed onion. Stir in the chiles and oregano. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes or until slightly concentrated.
• Remove from the heat and let cool to lukewarm, about 15 minutes. Puree the mixture in a blender or food processor. Taste for salt (the tomatoes will have some) and add a little if needed. Serve hot at once or store tightly covered in refrigerator for up to 4 or 5 days and reheat before serving.

CHIPOTLE TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Arrange the tomatoes, onion and garlic close together on a rimmed baking sheet. Broil, turning occasionally, until the tomatoes burst and all the vegetables are softened and charred, about 15 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes.
• Peel the garlic, then transfer to a blender along with the remaining broiled vegetables. Add 1/2 chipotle chile, the vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 cup water; puree until smooth. For more heat, add the remaining 1/2 chipotle and puree. If the salsa is too thick, add a splash of water. Let sit 30 minutes to let the flavors develop. Season with salt.

MEXICAN TAKE-OUT EASY TOMATO AND CHIPOTLE SALSA

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the tomatoes, lime juice, and chiles. Puree until smooth and pour into a bowl.
• Rinse the onion under cold running water in a colander. Add the onion and cilantro to the salsa and season with salt to taste and add more lime juice, if desired. If necessary, thin the salsa with a little water. Let the salsa sit for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
• Tip: If you can find the fire-roasted type of canned tomatoes (Muir Glen brand), they work beautifully in this recipe.
• Make ahead: The salsa can be made up to the point where the onion and cilantro are added 1 week ahead of time and kept covered in the refrigerator. Add the onions and cilantro just before serving.

CHIPOTLE TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Heat a dry large heavy nonreactive skillet (not nonstick) over medium heat until hot, then cook tomatoes, onion, and garlic, turning with tongs, until all are blackened in spots, 10 to 12 minutes. Purée in a blender with chiles and 3/4 teaspoon salt (use caution when blending hot foods). Return to skillet and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cool to room temperature, then stir in cilantro.

CHIPOTLE TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in 5-quart pot over medium heat; add sliced onions and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add all remaining ingredients except salt and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Turn off heat and use an immersion or regular blender to puree salsa.
• Taste; add salt to your liking.
• Serve warm or cold with beef empanadas, pork dishes, soups, stuffed sweet plantains, tortilla chips or plantain chips.