Salsa Casera Recipe

What is Salsa Casera?

"Salsa casera" translates to "homemade salsa" in English. This salsa is made with roasted tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, serrano peppers, salt, and chicken bouillon. The beauty of this salsa lies not only in its taste but in the joy of tailoring it to suit your palate perfectly. The level of spiciness can be adjusted based on the type of peppers you use. Prefer a mild salsa? Stick to jalapeños or ditch them altogether. Want a spicy salsa? Opt for hotter peppers, such as serranos, for a spicier kick!

I wrote this recipe after making salsa casera for tostaditas, a snack made from corn tortilla chips, topped with salsa, cheese, and lime juice that's popular in South Texas. Salsa casera can be used in a variety of ways though. Use it as a condiment on tacos and tamales or as a dip for tortilla chips and grilled meats. However you decide to use this salsa, I hope you enjoy and let me know what you pair it with in the comments!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Quick & Easy - This salsa casera recipes requires roasting tomatoes, onions, and peppers -- either on a stove pan or in the air fryer. Once they've blistered a bit, toss them in a blender and done!
• Adjustable - You can adjust the spiciness of this salsa casera by adding in more chili peppers or opting for hotter varieties, such as serranos. Additionally, you can add cilantro or lime juice for added tanginess.

Salsa Casera Ingredients

• Tomatoes - Start with ripe, juicy tomatoes as a base for this salsa casera. Roma tomatoes work well due to their robust flavor, minimal seeds, and affordability!
• Onion - White or yellow, onion will add a pungent kick that complements the sweetness of the tomatoes.
• Chili Peppers - Choose your preferred level of heat with your choice of peppers! Jalapeños and serranos are popular choices, but you can experiment with more fiery varieties like habaneros.
• Salt - Season your salsa to taste with salt, and enhance the natural flavors of the ingredients.
• Chicken Bouillon - Add a teaspoon of chicken bouillon powder to give your salsa even more flavor!

Recommended Tools for This Recipe

• Pan - Use a stovetop pan to roast your vegetables and really bring out the flavors of the tomatoes and onions!
• Magic Bullet - I like using a small blender, such as a Magic Bullet, for my salsas. It's the perfect size for making a salsa and cleanup is quicker and easier than using a blender. Bonus: My main blender won't absorb spicy flavors or garlicky smells that can affect the taste of my smoothies.