Papalote Salsa Recipe

Ingredients

• We rinse and pat dry our ripe tomatoes to remove any debris.
• We remove the stems from the jalapeños and the optional serrano pepper . We keep the seeds for a spicier salsa or discard them for a milder taste.
• We set aside dried chile de árbol to add a deeper kick if we want bolder heat.
• We chop one white onion into rough chunks. We keep these uniform for even cooking.
• We peel garlic cloves . We use fresh garlic for its pungent taste.
• We measure vegetable oil and salt . We keep them ready for seasoning.
• We prepare our secret spice blend by mixing smoky paprika or cumin with a hint of black pepper or other preferred spices. We store this in a small jar until ready to use.