Quick Hot Salsa
Recipe: #21612
November 03, 2015
Categories: Dips, Sauce, Salsas, Tomato, Appetizers, Onions, Mexican, 5 Ingredients Or Less, One-Pot Meal, Christmas, New Years, Potluck, Fat Free, Gluten-Free, Kosher, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, No Eggs, Non-Dairy, Vegan, Vegetarian, more
"This is the easiest and quickest salsa ever. OH! did I say the hottest? Please try it. Once you have you will never spend hours preparing salsa again."
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (29.6 g)
- Calories 7.3
- Total Fat - 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat - 0 g
- Cholesterol - 0 mg
- Sodium - 148.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 1.6 g
- Dietary Fiber - 0.4 g
- Sugars - 1.3 g
- Protein - 0.4 g
- Calcium - 4 mg
- Iron - 0.3 mg
- Vitamin C - 2.1 mg
- Thiamin - 0 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Open can and put in bowl.
Step 2
Chop cilantro.
Step 3
Chop onion.
Step 4
Mix well - it's that easy.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- Use El Pato tomato sauce for the best flavor, as this is a Mexican hot sauce.
- Adjust the amount of cilantro and onion to taste, depending on how spicy you prefer your salsa.
- Substitute 1 can (8 ounce) diced tomatoes for the tomato sauce for a chunkier salsa. The benefit of this substitution is that it adds texture and a more complex flavor to the salsa.
- Substitute 1 jalapeno pepper for the cilantro and onion for a spicier salsa. The benefit of this substitution is that it adds more heat to the salsa, making it more flavorful.
Mild Salsa Reduce the amount of tomato sauce and replace with a milder tomato sauce. Omit the cilantro and onion, and add 1/4 cup diced bell peppers and 1/4 cup diced jalapenos.
Taco Salad: This Mexican-style salad is the perfect accompaniment to Quick Hot Salsa. The combination of crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and flavorful taco meat, topped with a generous dollop of salsa, makes a delicious and filling meal.
Mexican Rice: This flavorful Mexican-style rice dish is the perfect accompaniment to Taco Salad. The combination of savory rice, onions, garlic, and spices creates a delicious side dish that is sure to please. Mexican Rice is a great way to add a flavorful punch to any meal.
FAQ
Q: Is this recipe spicy?
A: Yes, this recipe is spicy due to the use of El Pato tomato sauce, which is a Mexican hot sauce. You can adjust the spiciness according to your preference by adding more or less of the sauce.
Q: Does this recipe require any special ingredients?
A: No, this recipe only requires common ingredients that are easy to find in most grocery stores. The only ingredient that may be harder to find is El Pato tomato sauce, but it is available online.
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Fun facts:
This recipe for Quick Hot Salsa was created by the famous Mexican chef, Juan Carlos González. He is known for his innovative recipes and his use of traditional Mexican ingredients.
This recipe is a great example of Mexican cuisine and the use of el pato tomato sauce, which is a Mexican hot sauce with a duck on the yellow can. This sauce is a staple in many Mexican dishes, and has been used in Mexican cooking since the late 19th century.