Description
Fire Roasted Salsa is a bold, smoky homemade dip made with charred tomatoes, jalapeños, garlic, and onion. Oven-roasting the vegetables enhances their sweetness and brings a rich depth of flavour that makes this salsa far superior to anything in a jar. Perfect with chips, tacos, grilled meats, or even spooned over eggs.
Ingredients
4 tomatoes, halved
5 jalapeños
1/2 onion
4 garlic cloves (unpeeled)
1 bunch fresh cilantro
1 tbsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp oil
Juice of 1 lime (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to broil.
Place tomato halves (skin side up), jalapeños, and onion on a baking sheet. Broil for 5 minutes.
Add unpeeled garlic cloves and drizzle all vegetables with oil. Broil another 5–7 minutes until charred.
Let vegetables cool slightly. Peel garlic.
Add roasted vegetables to a food processor along with cilantro, salt, and pepper.
Pulse to desired consistency—chunky or smooth.
Optional: add lime juice for brightness.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for a few hours to deepen the flavour.
Notes
For milder salsa, remove seeds and ribs from the jalapeños before blending.
Roast some vegetables over an open flame for even smokier flavor.
Not freezer-friendly—best enjoyed fresh within 5 days.
Serve chilled or at room temperature for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting / Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired