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    Easy Pantry List for 5 Key Mexican Salsas

    December 31, 2022 By Patrick 4 Comments

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    Nothing has impacted my kitchen more than making homemade Salsa!   

    It was the first revelation for me when I started the Mexican cooking journey, and I'm still amazed at how good Salsa can be when made from scratch. 

    This pantry list will give you access to the 5 key Mexican salsas -- keep these ingredients around and you can make any of these 5 Salsas whenever you get the craving.

    These ingredients are part of my weekly shopping list and I hope they will be for you too!

    Here's the list:

    6-8 plum tomatoes
    8-10 tomatillos
    4 jalapenos
    2 onions
    1 garlic head
    1 bunch cilantro
    1 can chipotles in adobo
    2 limes

    And what can you make from this simple pantry list?  Let's take a look...

     

    Authentic Salsa Verde

    First up is some real deal Salsa Verde.  You'll get a massive bump in flavor when you roast your tomatillos and build your Salsa Verde from scratch.   Don't forget to add the jalapeno incrementally the first time you make a Salsa -- you can always add more heat by adding slivers of Jalapeno, but it's tough to put it in reverse once it's too hot for your palate. 

    The flavor you can generate by smooshing ingredients in a molcajete is unreal. You'll end up with a vibrant batch of Salsa Verde that could potentially cause you to break up with the other salsas in your life. mexicanplease.com

     

    Tomato Jalapeno Salsa

    This is such an easy recipe for Red Salsa, but when you roast the tomatoes it is tremendously satisfying!  I usually put the tomatoes in the oven (400F) but keep in mind that you can always pan roast them if you don't want to turn on the oven. 

    This Tomato Jalapeno Salsa is the Mother of all Mexican Salsas. Getting the heat level to your liking opens up infinite possibilities. mexicanplease.com

     

    Tomatillo Chipotle Salsa

    On paper, this Salsa looks too simple to be good -- it's only got three ingredients!   But the smoky, tangy heat of the chipotles will give you a flavor explosion and have you dreaming up all sorts of ways to use it.  This one is a real treat so please try it if you're new to it!

    Spoonful of Tomatillo Chipotle Salsa

     

    Tomato Chipotle Salsa

    You can also use the chipotles to make this simple Tomato Chipotle Salsa.  It's the same technique as the Tomato Jalapeno Salsa, but we're swapping out the Jalapeno for a Chipotle.  Easy peasy -- and still way better than store-bought Salsa!

    Tomato-Chipotle Salsa Step-by-Step | mexicanplease.com

     

    Roasted Tomato Tomatillo Salsa

    And this is what happens when you combine tomatoes and tomatillos in the same Salsa!  You get a completely unique flavor and when you add in a hint of fresh cilantro you'll get a vibrant, addictive Salsa that people gush over.   It's such an easy recipe and I get TONS of mileage from it.

    Adding ingredients to blender 

    Avocado Salsa Verde

    This one is a bonus recipe if you keep avocados on hand.  Simply add the flesh of an avocado to the Salsa Verde ingredients in a blender and you get a creamy, gooey Salsa Verde that makes full use of the beloved avocado.  So good!

    Leftover tinga? Make Tingadillas! Cheesy Chicken Tinga Quesadillas with Green Sauce | mexicanplease.com

     

    And how do I use these Salsas?

    Keep in mind that you can build meals around all of these homemade Salsas so feel free to use them how you see fit.  But in the meantime, here are some suggestions...

    I use the Tomato Jalapeno Salsa on these awesome Chicken Tacos.

    I know, World's Best is a big claim, but these chicken tacos are the ones I always come back to. The home cooked salsa is the key so don't skimp on that step. So good! mexicanplease.com 

    The Salsa Verde works great on eggs, like in these Migas or this Chorizo and Eggs recipe. 

    Migas are the perfect Mexican breakfast dish for lazy weekend mornings. We're topping this version with a freshly made Salsa Verde and it is delicious! mexicanplease.com

     

    I've been using the Tomato Chipotle Salsa on tostadas lately, like these Ground Beef Tostadas. 

    Adding Crema and Queso Fresco to the tostadas

     

    I use the Tomatillo Chipotle Salsa on just about everything, including Bean Tostadas and Easy Chicken Tacos. 

    Chicken Tacos with Guac and homemade Salsa! mexicanplease.com

     

    And the Roasted Tomato Tomatillo Salsa is the one I am most likely to make when Chips and Salsa are called for!

    This is a delicious Salsa to add to your repertoire! It uses both tomatoes and tomatillos to create a completely unique flavor. Yum!! mexicanplease.com 

    Okay I hope you add these simple Salsa ingredients to your weekly shopping list.   

    It will cost just a few bucks and you'll get a lifetime of good eats in return 🙂 

    Enjoy!

    Take a pic of the photo below or scroll down a bit and print out the pantry list using the recipe box thingy. 

    This pantry list will give you access to 5 awesome Mexican salsas -- it's part of my weekly shopping list and I hope you'll start using it!

     

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    This pantry list will give you access to 5 awesome Mexican salsas -- it's part of my weekly shopping list and I hope you'll start using it!

    Easy Pantry List for 5 Key Mexican Salsas

    This pantry list will give you access to 5 awesome Mexican salsas -- it's part of my weekly shopping list and I hope you'll start using it!
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    Ingredients

    • 6-7 plum tomatoes (2 lbs.)
    • 8-10 tomatillos (1 lb.)
    • 4 jalapenos (or serranos)
    • 2 white onions
    • 1 garlic head
    • 1 cilantro bunch
    • 1 can chipotles in adobo
    • 2 limes
    Like this recipe?Click the stars above to rate it or leave a comment down below! @mexplease

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    Dipping corn tortilla in the poached egg broth

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    1. DCW

      January 01, 2023 at 8:49 am

      5 stars
      You're the best, Patrick! Thanks for sharing your recipes!

      Reply
      • Patrick

        January 02, 2023 at 4:29 pm

        My pleasure! Cheers.

        Reply
    2. Reuben Heikkinen

      January 01, 2023 at 5:36 am

      5 stars
      Awesome, fresh is always the best...

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      • Patrick

        January 02, 2023 at 4:29 pm

        🙂

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