Morita Chilies Salsa

Morita Chilies Salsa

Morita Chilies Salsa

Morita peppers are dried jalapeños that have been slightly smoked. They have the spiciness similar to a chipotle pepper. What’s different about this salsa is that the dried peppers and garlic are fried in olive oil then soaked in hot water for 10 minutes to further hydrate them. Then they are purred with the water they were soaked in and the oil they were fried in. This salsa reminds me of the canned chipotle abodo sauce that chipotle peppers are packed in, but less smokey in flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Course: condiment
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: condiment, Latin American, Mexican
Author: Alex Gorgos

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 12 dried morita peppers
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 1 cup hot water
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Heat up olive oil in a sauté pan over medium high heat. Fry the morita peppers and garlic for 2-3 minutes. The peppers will puff up. That’s when you know that they’re done.
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  • Scoop out the peppers and garlic and let them soak in a cup of hot water for 10 minutes.
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  • Add the peppers, garlic, soaking water, and the oil they fried in to a blender. Purée until smooth. Season with salt to taste.
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This salsa will keep in the refrigerator for up to a month.