Salsa Sauce
Minimal ingredients — excellent result.
Ingredients: Salsa sauce is made from finely chopped tomatoes or tomatillos, onion, garlic, pepperoni, chili, and black pepper. Sometimes other ingredients are added to this sauce: feijoa, mango, pineapple, carrot, corn, and aromatic herbs.
Properties and origin: There are several varieties of this sauce. Italian salsa verde is made from ground onion, garlic, capers, parsley, anchovies, mustard, and olive oil. Salsa verde is served with poultry, vegetable, fish, and meat dishes. In Argentina, the equivalent of salsa is chimichurri sauce, which is eaten with grilled meat and sausages. In France, sage, parsley, tarragon, and lemon juice are added to it.
Usage: Salsa is served with typical dishes of Mexican cuisine: tortillas, tacos, grilled meat, and fish. Salsa is also frequently mentioned as a dressing in vegetable recipes. The sauce has quickly gained popularity in many countries. In European and Asian cuisines, it is used to season meat dishes, kebabs, and fish.
Recipe: To prepare salsa sauce, all ingredients are finely chopped, mixed, and cooked over low heat. Salsa can also be made from fresh vegetables by chopping them and crushing in a mortar. However, there are many salsa recipes—the choice depends on personal preferences.
Chef's tips: Depending on the ingredients and preparation method, salsa sauce can be either liquid or chunky. Its taste ranges from slightly sweet and sour to very spicy. The sauce is ready. Store it in the refrigerator and serve with dishes.
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