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Morita Salsa

A spicy salsa that relies on the flavor of Morita Chiles and Chipotle Chiles with a little garlic and fresh tomato to smooth it out.
Prep Time30 minutes
Active Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Salsa, Sauces
Cuisine: Gluten Free, Mexican
Keyword: Chiles, Gluten free, Mexican, morita, Salsa
Yield: 12 1/3 Cup servings
Calories: 14kcal
Author: 2 Cooks in the Kitchen

Materials

  • 4 Moritas
  • 1 Ancho Chile
  • 4 Cloves Garlic
  • 2 Tomatoes
  • 1 Tbls Chipotle in Adobo Sauce
  • 1/2 Tbls Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Sugar

Instructions

  • Blanch the tomatoes: Remove the stem completely and score an 'x' lightly on both top and bottom of the tomatoes. Submerge in boiling water for 30 seconds, then transfer to an icewater bath. Cut them into quarters, remove the skins and seeds and put them into your blender.
  • Wash the dried chiles. Remove the seeds and stem from the Ancho and tear into smaller pieces.
  • Heat 1/4 cup of peanut oil in a pan. Add the Moritas and cook until they puff up - maybe a minute or two. Put the Moritas in a small bowl with enough hot water to cover.
  • In the same oil, add the Ancho pieces. Press down on them with a wooden spoon until they bubble a little. Be careful not to burn them. Add the Ancho pieces to your hot water bath, making sure they are covered with water, and let soak for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • In the same oil, add the garlic cloves with the skin still on. Cook until they get some color on the outside, about 5 minutes or so. Let them cool, then peel and put in the blender with the tomatoes.
  • When the chiles have softened, cut the Moritas in half and add all the chiles to the blender.
  • Add the Apple Cider Vinegar, Chipotle in Adobo Sauce, Salt and Sugar. Blend until it forms a smooth paste. If it gets too tight, add 1/4 Cup of the chile soaking liquid.
  • Press the sauce through a fine mesh strainer.
  • The sauce is ready to eat! Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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Nutrition information below may not be exact. Consult a dietician if you have allergies or reaction to foods.

Notes

The ratio of Moritas to Tomatoes is totally adjustable. I like to double the Moritas and Chipotle for a sauce that is much stronger tasting and much spicier.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.3cup | Calories: 14kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 173IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg