This is from a local Mexican restaurant. I’ve tried so many salsa recipes and they never come out anything close to this. They always end up being way lighter in color (instead of deep red) and the flavor is not the same. At the end of day I just want to make a table salsa similar to what you get at Mexican restaurants in socal.
by justhavinfun4321
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What restaurant is it? This what I call a “two for one” salsa. Partially cooked mild red salsa from canned tomatoes with pico de gallo stirred in.
Common Tex-mex style. Without the name of the place can’t get you more details.
Sad to say the deep red is from cans. Especially in restaurants it’s cheap, fast and consistent
Fresh tomatoes, onion and cilantro added to a canned product. Usually something like El Pato’s “Hot Tomato Sauce” which is just tomato sauce, some powdered spices and a bit of vinegar. Basically blend up a jalapeno, fresh tomatoes and maybe some onion with the “El Pato”, simmer it for like 5-10 minutes. Once cooled add water, salt, fresh onion and cilantro maybe some lime juice! Maybe add some onion and garlic powder. That’s about it.
Canned anything for salsa is pure 💩
Use Goya sazon con culantro y achiote for a nice complimenting flavor and the achiote adds a deeper red color as well.
a restaurant hOuse salsa is the best
Your going to want to use mostly fresh ingredients and then canned. Yes I said canned. Buy whole peeled Roma tomatoes in the can and that’s going to be your saucy base. You drain the juice from the can and pulse blend your fire roasted onions, garlic, peppers, and fresh tomatoes of choice then at the end you will want to add the whole peeled tomatoes and pulse blend them in. Chop some fresh cilantro and don’t forget your acid. Lemon or lime and then salt to taste. Add Mexican oregano for more flavor.