Habanero Chili Salsa
An extremely spicy and aromatic salsa, featuring a vibrant orange color and creamy texture, made with fresh habanero peppers and citrus.
15 min
Medium
Mexicana (Yucateca)
8 servings
The story behind
Habanero salsa is the soul of Southeastern Mexican gastronomy, this version stands out for its bright orange color and a very smooth, emulsified consistency, served in a square glass bowl. Accompanied by a corn tortilla chip and whole habanero peppers, its flavor combines intense heat with fruity notes, making it the perfect complement for cochinita pibil or seafood.
Instructions
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1Wash the habanero peppers and remove the stems.
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2Lightly roast the peppers and garlic on a griddle to soften their flavor and release aromas.
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3Blend the peppers and garlic with the sour orange juice and salt.
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4While blending, add the oil in a thin stream to achieve the creamy texture and bright orange color.
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5Taste and adjust salt if necessary.
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6Serve in a small bowl and accompany with tortilla chips.
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