Authentic Molcajete Salsa│Mexican Salsa Molcajeteada
Salsa de Molcajete is a chunky, flavorful sauce made in a traditional Mexican mortar called a molcajete. Authentic Mexican molcajete is a volcanic stone tool has prehispanic origins and is essential in creating authentic Mexican salsas, like salsa molcajeteada.
Whether for carne asada, tacos de barbacoa, or tortilla chips, this salsa with smoky flavor adds a delicious twist to your favorite Mexican dishes.
Why Molcajete?Using a molcajete gives your salsa a unique flavor that’s hard to replicate with a blender or food processor. The volcanic rock crushes each ingredient, releasing their natural juices and combining them into a vibrant explosion of flavor. Get your authentic molcajete here!
I’ll guide you through this recipe step by step with photos. The recipe card below has detailed ingredients and explanations.
Cooking Methods:
- Griddle: Cook vegetables on medium heat until charred.
- Air Fryer: Roast at 360°F for 8 minutes, shaking halfway.
- Broiler: Roast veggies for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Spicy Molcajete Sauce: Use 10 jalapenos or 6 jalapenos and 2 serranos.
- Mild Molcajete Sauce: Use 3 jalapeño peppers, get rid of the seeds, and 1/4 onion.
How to Make Salsa Verde Molcajeteada
Make this salsa verde your own with the authentic Mexican flavor that only a molcajete can bring. Buen provecho!
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Authentic Molcajete Salsa│Mexican Salsa Molcajeteada
Equipment
- 1 molcajete
Ingredients
- 6 pieces jalapeno add 1-2 serrano chiles for extra spice
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 pieces Roma tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1/4 piece onion
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon Cooking Oil
Instructions
- Roasting Vegetables: Griddle: Cook vegetables on medium heat until charred.Broiler: Roast veggies for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway.Air Fryer: Roast at 360°F for 8 minutes, shaking halfway.
- Remove the tomato and pepper skins.
- Start by smashing sea salt and garlic in the molcajete.
- Add water, jalapeños and tomatoes, smashing until smooth.
- Keep adding a splash of water a a time for a smoother paste and a small amount of salt until reach your desired consistency.
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FAQs:
- Is Molcajete Salsa Spicy? It depends on the peppers used—jalapeños for mild, serranos peppers for more heat.
- How long does it last? Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
This is a Salsa de Molcajete Verde, and there are many variations you can make. Whether red or green, salsa molcajeteada is a true delight, perfect for enjoying with tortilla chips or as a flavorful topping for tacos or Mexican rice.