Best Easy Salsa de Chile Morita Recipe

A smoky, medium-heat salsa made from dried morita chiles and roasted tomatoes. This vegetarian condiment brings deep, complex flavor to family meals with fresh, bold character.

Cook 30 min Difficulty EASY 45 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • Roma tomatoes 4 pieces
  • dried morita chiles 5 pieces
  • white onion 0.5 pieces
  • garlic cloves 2 cloves
Seasonings/Sauce
  • salt 1 tsp
  • olive oil 1 tbsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 8 g 72%
Protein 1 g 9%
Fat 1.5 g 19%
Serving size 60g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Preheat a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Add the morita chiles and toast for 30 seconds per side, pressing lightly, just until fragrant and slightly darkened. Immediately remove to prevent burning.

  2. 2

    On the same hot skillet, roast the tomatoes, onion, and garlic, turning occasionally, until the skins are blistered and the vegetables are deeply browned in spots—about 10-15 minutes for the tomatoes, 5-8 minutes for the onion and garlic.

  3. 3

    Transfer the toasted chiles to a bowl and cover with very hot water. Let them soak for 10 minutes to soften, then drain.

  4. 4

    Combine the roasted tomatoes, onion, garlic, and softened morita chiles in a blender or food processor. Add the salt and olive oil. Blend until smooth but still slightly textured—do not over-process.

  5. 5

    Taste and adjust salt if needed. Let the salsa rest for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this salsa?
The essential ingredient in this recipe is dried morita chiles, which provide the salsa’s signature smoky flavor and medium heat. Roasting roma tomatoes also adds depth and sweetness, but the unique character comes from the morita chiles.
Q. How do I control the heat and bitterness when toasting chiles?
Toast morita chiles over medium-high heat and press them gently for no more than 30 seconds per side. Remove them as soon as they’re fragrant and darkened to avoid burning, which can cause bitterness.
Q. What creates the salsa's signature texture?
The chunky, slightly pulpy texture comes from blending roasted tomatoes, onion, garlic, and softened morita chiles until just combined. Avoid over-processing in the blender to maintain some texture—this makes the salsa ideal for chips or tacos.
Q. How many calories are in a serving, and is this salsa suitable for low-calorie diets?
Each 60g serving has about 45 kcal, with the majority of calories coming from carbohydrates. The salsa contains minimal fat (1.5g) and protein (1g), making it a good fit for low-calorie, vegetarian, and plant-forward diets.
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