Chile Morita Salsa Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 Roma tomatoes
• 1/4 white onion (medium)
• 3 morita chili peppers
• 3 sprigs cilantro
• 1/2 tsp Mexican oregano
• 1/4 tsp black pepper (optional)
• 2 cups water

Instructions

1. 1

   Remove the seeds and veins from the morita pepper. Discard the seeds and veins

2. 2

   In a small pan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil then turn off the heat. Place to deveined chiles into the hot water and soak for 10 minutes. (Save the soaking water. You will need a few tablespoons to blend the salsa)

3. 3

   Chop the tomatoes and onions into quarters. Peel the garlic cloves. Preheat a dry pan to medium hot. Then add the tomatoes, onion, and garlic to your pan. Cook the vegetables turning occasionally until the they brown

4. 4

   Add all of the ingredients plus 3 tablespoons of the soaking water to your blender jar. Blend for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until you get a medium smooth salsa like shown in the photos below. If your salsa isn't blending well add 1 tablespoon of the soaking water at a time until it blends smoothly.

5. 5

   After blending, taste to check the saltiness and add more salt until you get the desired flavor.