Description
Fire Roasted Salsa is a bold, smoky salsa made by oven broiling fresh tomatoes, jalapeños, garlic, and onion until charred, then blending them with cilantro, lime, and seasonings. It’s naturally vegan, easy to customize, and brings rich, deep flavor to tacos, chips, and more.
Ingredients
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4 tomatoes, halved
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5 jalapeños
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1/2 onion
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4 garlic cloves (unpeeled)
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1 bunch fresh cilantro
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15 g (1 tbsp) salt
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2 g (1 tsp) black pepper
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15 ml (1 tbsp) oil
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1 lime, juiced (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to broil.
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Place tomatoes (skin side up), jalapeños, and onion on a baking sheet. Broil for 5 minutes until tops begin to blacken.
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Add unpeeled garlic cloves and drizzle everything with oil. Broil for another 5–7 minutes until all are charred.
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Let the vegetables cool slightly, then peel the garlic.
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Transfer everything to a food processor: charred veggies, cilantro, salt, pepper, and optional lime juice. Blend to your desired texture.
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Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
For milder salsa, remove jalapeño seeds and membranes.
Roma or heirloom tomatoes work great.
Use a blender or mortar and pestle if no food processor is available.
Salsa flavor improves after a day in the fridge.
Freezes well for long-term storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Mexican