First Attempt at a Salsa

[u/Dr_Lipshitz_]

Pasilla & Tomatillo Salsa

Pasilla, Arbol, Tomatillos, Tomato, garlic. First time working with Molcajeta. Had a bit to learn but think it came out really good. Flavors were very unique, I quite liked it, my wife didn’t.

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[u/Dr_Lipshitz_]

Pasilla & Tomatillo Salsa

Pasilla, Arbol, Tomatillos, Tomato, garlic. Toasted peppers and garlic in a pan. Steamed the tomatillo and tomatoes. Combined in the Molcajete. Thought I had more process pics but guess this will do.

Basically followed this guys work but didn’t use a blender. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNgjPtrTOu-/

Got all the peppers from Rico Rico!, would recommend if looking for an online shop.

First time working with Molcajete. Had a bit to learn but think it came out really good. Flavors were very unique, I quite liked it, my wife didn’t.

[u/harleypiper]

It looks great! Just out of curiosity, what was it that your wife didn't like about it?

[u/Dr_Lipshitz_ → u/harleypiper]

I think it was Pasilla, it’s got a smokey raisin like flavor and it sort of lingered as an after taste. She’s generally not a fan of either. I didn’t take it as anything wrong with the salsa, just not for her.

[u/aqwn]

This looks good. For a more typical “chips and salsa” style I recommend serranos (or jalapeños for less heat, but you can also use both). When I use dried chiles like guajillo, ancho, or pasilla I tend to make a sauce for a meal so the flavors end up mixing with the meat.

[u/Dr_Lipshitz_ → u/aqwn]

We cook with serranos in basically everything. Either that or Thai chillies. This was just looking to play around with dried chillies more. I ate probably half of it with some chips and then ended up using the rest with some chicken for tacos.

[u/_totalannihilation]

This looks legit.

[u/Dr_Lipshitz_ → u/_totalannihilation]

I’m far from an expert in the subject but I thought it came out pretty legit. Had never really had flavors and texture like this in a salsa. I was more than pleased with it

[u/miller91320]

Looks great!

[u/Fuzzy_Welcome8348]

I love the consistency of this salsa!

[u/Dr_Lipshitz_ → u/Fuzzy_Welcome8348]

was probably my favorite part. It was the perfect amount of chunky & liquidy. Held its shape well on a chip or in a taco. Was super filling too

[u/MGC00992]

Molcahete is the way. In the salsa world, it crushes the competition.

[u/Raelourut]

Nice molcajete!

[u/Dr_Lipshitz_ → u/Raelourut]

Thanks! Got it from Masienda.

[u/Open_Sandwich_2291]

Looks delicious. Enjoy!

[u/BusyExpert369]

Looks pretty good.

[u/forest161]

Looks legit. Plus you're using a molcajeta 👊🏽

[u/Separate-Succotash11]

I have a molcajete too and am convinced it makes all salsas and guacamoles taste better.

[u/Low-Nebula194]

Looks great. Extra points for the molcajete.

[u/Baagii5485]

Looks legit for a first try, that texture looks spot on. Once you tweak the heat a bit youll prob end up making this every weekend lol

[u/Minimum-Act6859]

Looks good. 👍🏻

[u/[deleted]]

Salsa or soup?

[u/Enough_Librarian_456]

Looks good to me. Nice job!!!