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Serrano Pepper Salsa

Published: Mar 6, 2009 · Updated: Mar 25, 2019 by Mely Martínez

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One of my sisters loves spicy foods and when she visits our mother she will cook this spicy serrano peppers salsa for all my brothers. This serrano salsa is very common in La Huasteca Region of Veracruz and Tamaulipas, where it is used at breakfast or brunch time for Bocoles (a small corn dough patty mixed with beef lard and stuffed with different kinds of fillings) and over fried eggs and steaks just to mention some.

Serrano Pepper Salsa

How to Make Spicy Salsa with Serrano Peppers | Cómo Hacer Salsa Picosa con Chiles Serranos

If you want to know how to make “chiles toreados”, just roast the serrano peppers until step 2 and add some drops of Soy Sauce and lemon juice then you will have “Chiles Toreados”.

How to Make Serrano Peppers Salsa

Serrano Pepper Salsa | Cómo Hacer Salsa Picosa con Chiles Serranos

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DIRECTIONS:

  • Using a fork prick some holes into serrano peppers, doing this will help them release the steam and burst while frying them. (Please check the ingredients list below)
How to make Serrano Pepper Salsa | Mexican Recipes
  • Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium high heat and add the serrano peppers, roast them on the preheated pan for about 10 to 15 minutes, blister the pepper until cooked through and slightly blackened (turning occasionally to get an even roasting). Remove the peppers and put them aside to cool for a few minutes.
How to make Serrano Pepper Salsa | Instructions step by step
  • After the serrano peppers have cooled, place them in the blender with the water and pure just for a few seconds to get a chunky consistency.
How to make Serrano Pepper Salsa | Instructions step by step, quick and easy
  • Add the onion to the frying pan and cook it until transparent.
How to make Serrano Pepper Salsa | I hope you enjoy this delicious recipe
  • Finally, add the salsa and let it cook for 4-5 minutes. Add salt to taste and enjoy!
How to make Serrano Pepper Salsa | Authentic Mexican Food Recipes

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Provecho!

Mely, the cook at Mexico in my Kitchen!

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Spicy Salsa with Serrano Peppers

Mely Martínez
This Serrano Pepper Salsa is very common in La Huasteca Region of Veracruz and Tamaulipas, where it is used at breakfast or brunch time for Bocoles (a small corn dough patty mixed with beef lard and stuffed with different kinds of fillings) and over fried eggs and steaks just to mention some.
4.95 from 19 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Salsas
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 1 ½ cup of salsa
Calories 282 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 15 “serrano” peppers
  • 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
  • 3 Tablespoons of chopped onion
  • About ½ cup of water
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Using a fork prick some holes into serrano peppers, doing this will help them release the steam and burst while frying them.
  • Note: If you live in an apartment it is a good idea to turn your kitchen fan now.
  • Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium high heat and add the serrano peppers, roast them on the preheated pan for about 10 to 15 minutes, blister the pepper until cooked through and slightly blackened (turning occasionally to get an even roasting). Remove the peppers and put them aside to cool for a few minutes.
  • After the serrano peppers have cooled, place them in the blender with the water and pure just for a few seconds to get a chunky consistency.
  • Add the onion to the frying pan and cook it until transparent.
  • Finally add the salsa and let it cook for 4-5 minutes. Add salt to taste and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 282kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 249mgPotassium: 318mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 844IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Dee Dee reese

    July 27, 2022 at 3:34 pm

    What can I add to can the recipe???

    Reply
    • Mely Martínez

      July 27, 2022 at 6:03 pm

      Hello Dee Dee,
      You can add vinegar.

      Reply
  2. Tyler

    September 07, 2021 at 4:40 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Ms Martinez, this salsa is wonderful. I love the heat. Thank you for bringing Mexico into our kitchen too! : )

    Reply
    • Mely Martínez

      September 07, 2021 at 5:08 pm

      Hello Tyler,
      Thank you for trying the Serrano pepper salsa! Enjoy!

      Reply
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