Salsas

Aji criollo or salsa de aji is a spicy Peruvian salsa prepared with a combination of yellow aji chili peppers and oil. The sauce is usually pleasantly spicy, but it can also be extremely hot and spicy, so one should be careful when tastin... READ MORE

Chiltomate is a rich Yucatecan salsa consisting of tomatoes, habanero chili peppers, coriander, and onions. Tomatoes, habaneros, and onions should be roasted before being blended with coriander and salt. Once prepared, chiltomate should have a thi... READ MORE

Salsa de rocoto is a hot Peruvian sauce or dip that's a staple at most tables in the country. It is prepared with fiery red rocoto peppers, oil, and lime juice, with the occasional addition of parsley, cilantro, or milk. Due to the fact that this ... READ MORE

Chancho en piedra is a Chilean salsa that is essentially a variation of pebre salsa with more sauce-like consistency. Apart from the tomatoes, it contains garlic, chili peppers, onions, olive oil, salt, pepper, and parsley or coriander. I... READ MORE

X’nipek is a Mexican salsa that is similar to the popular pico de gallo. It originates from the Yucatan peninsula. It consists of finely chopped tomatoes, charred onions, charred habanero chiles, cilantro, and sour orange juice. The... READ MORE

Salsa de chipotle quemado or burnt chipotle salsa is a flavorful Mexican sauce made by toasting dried chiles until they develop a brown color, then combining them with onions, agave syrup, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and salt. This smoky... READ MORE

Salsa verde is a traditional salsa that's made with a combination of tomatillos, garlic, cilantro, chili peppers, onions, and sea salt. There are three versions of salsa verde - the tomatillos in each are used raw, roasted, or stewed. If the tomat... READ MORE

Often referred to as Chilean salsa and being the most popular condiment in the country, the versatile pebre is a staple in Chile. It is created with a combination of spicy and crunchy ingredients, with the addition of fragrant fresh herbs... READ MORE

Salsa macha is a traditional salsa originating from Orizaba in Veracruz. Although there are many variations, this spicy salsa is usually made with a combination of chili peppers, oil, peanuts (or similar nuts), garlic, sesame seeds, and salt. The ... READ MORE

Salsa a la huancaina is a Peruvian sauce that is traditionally used in the preparation of a famous appetizer called papas a la huancaina. This salsa is made with aji amarillo peppers or aji amarillo paste, onions, garlic, oil, evaporated ... READ MORE

Unlike most other types of salsa, pico de gallo is of solid consistency, made with a combination of coriander, onions, tomatoes, and hot peppers such as serranos or jalapeños. Pico de gallo is very popular due to its bold flavors and the fa... READ MORE

Salsa ranchera is a traditional salsa originating from Puebla. It's made with a combination of poblano chili peppers, jalapeños, tomatoes, onions, garlic, roasted cumin seeds, oregano, chicken stock, olive oil, and sea salt. The chili peppe... READ MORE

Salsa criolla is the onion-based condiment served alongside many Peruvian and Argentinian dishes. Next to thinly sliced onions, it can incorporate a huge variety of ingredients such as bell peppers, avocados, jalapeños, tomatoes, and genero... READ MORE

Salsa de cacahuate y chile de árbol is a Mexican peanut sauce with a smooth texture. It consists of roasted peanuts, olive oil, árbol chiles, onions, vinegar, garlic, allspice, peppercorns, and thyme. The ingredients are first cooked... READ MORE

Salsa borracha is a traditional salsa originating from Mexico, and it's especially popular in Oaxaca. Although there are many versions of this drunken salsa made with tequila, dark beer, or orange juice, in Oaxaca it's usually made with a combinat... READ MORE

Guacachile is a traditional salsa originating from the region of Oaxaca. The salsa is usually made with a combination of serrano chili peppers, onions, garlic, lime juice, oil, and salt. Despite the name, the salsa doesn't contain avocados –... READ MORE

Salsa de piña picante is a refreshing Mexican salsa made with a combination of chopped pineapple, coriander, jalapeños, minced onions, lime and orange juice, salt, and sugar. The preparation is extremely simple – all ingredient... READ MORE

Salsa de chapulines is a traditional salsa originating from the Oaxaca region. It's usually made with a combination of chapulines (dried grasshoppers), tomatillos, oil, onions, garlic, chili peppers (morita or chipotle), lime juice, and salt. The ... READ MORE

Salsa de canela botanera is a traditional salsa originating from the Oaxaca region. The salsa is usually made with a combination of árbol chili peppers, cinnamon, garlic, tomatoes, onions, coriander, and salt. The garlic and chili peppers a... READ MORE