Authentic Mexican restaurant salsa prepared with fresh plum tomatoes, white onion, cilantro, and serrano peppers just like they make in Mexico. It's simple, fresh-tasting, and easy to make.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Salsa
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: How to Make Restaurant Salsa, Restaurant Salsa, Restaurant Salsa Recipe
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 60kcal
Author: Douglas Cullen
Ingredients
1poundplumRoma tomatoes
1halfmedium white onion
2serrano chilesor small jalapeños
1clovegarlicoptional
8sprigs cilantrofresh
2tbsp.cooking oil
1tsp.salt
Instructions
Remove the seeds and veins from the chiles (Leave them in if you want a hotter salsa)
Roughly chop the tomatoes, onion, chiles, and cilantro
Add the chopped vegetables to your blender (Do not add extra water unless needed and then add a couple of tablespoons at a time)
Add ½ teaspoon salt
Blend the salsa until it has a coarse texture
Preheat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan
Pour the blended salsa in the hot oil
Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to low
Simmer for 15 minutes
Adjust the salt
Notes
Only use 1 serrano chile if you prefer a milder salsa.Add any or all of the following: