This authentic salsa gets its smoky depth from fire-roasted tomatoes, tomatillos, and chiles. Bold, rustic, and full of flavor — perfect for tacos, grilled meats, or chips!
Ingredients:
4 medium Roma tomatoes
4 tomatillos (husked and rinsed)
2–4 serrano or jalapeño chiles (to taste)
3 cloves garlic (unpeeled)
1/4 medium white onion
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1–2 tsp salt (to taste)
Juice of 1 lime (optional)
Instructions:
Step 1: Char the Veggies
On a dry skillet or comal over medium-high heat, roast tomatoes, tomatillos, chiles, garlic, and onion until deeply charred and blistered (8–10 mins). Turn occasionally.
Garlic should be soft and tomatoes should collapse slightly.
Step 2: Blend
Peel garlic and remove stems from chiles.
Blend all roasted ingredients with cilantro and salt.
Pulse for a rustic texture or blend smoother — your choice!
Optional: Add lime juice for brightness.
Step 3: Taste & Adjust
Check salt and heat level. Add more chiles for extra fire 🔥
💡 Pro Tip:
For extra depth, roast everything over an open flame or grill instead of a pan. Add a pinch of cumin for an earthy kick!