Salsa Bruja
An herb, spice, and chili-infused vinegar, essential in Mexican seafood restaurants to enhance the flavor of seafood cocktails and soups.
15 min
Mexicana
20 servings
The story behind
Salsa Bruja is an iconic accompaniment often seen in glass bottles on Mexican coastal tables. It is characterized by its vinegar base that extracts the aromas and heat from a variety of submerged ingredients, such as chilies, garlic, and onions. It is the perfect finishing touch for seafood dishes, providing complex acidity and subtle heat without being a thick sauce.
Instructions
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1Wash and thoroughly dry all fresh ingredients to prevent the vinegar from becoming cloudy.
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2Place the chilies, garlic, onion, bay leaves, and peppercorns into a clean glass bottle or jar.
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3Pour the vinegar over the ingredients until they are completely covered.
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4Add a pinch of sea salt.
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5Seal the bottle and let it rest in a cool, dark place for at least 3 to 5 days so the flavors infuse properly.
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6Drizzle a few drops over your favorite seafood.
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