Salsa simply means “sauce” in Spanish. These three versions are delicious served with tortilla chips, or as condiments along-side grilled fish, chicken, or pork.

　　

Ingredients

makes 2 1/2 cups

　　1 pound yellow tomatoes

　　1 jalapeño chile

　　1 garlic clove (unpeeled)

　　1/2 white onion

　　1 cup packed cilantro leaves

　　Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

　　2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar

　　

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over high. Add whole tomatoes, jalapeño, and onion half; cook, turning occasionally, until charred on all sides, 20 to 30 minutes.

　　

Step 2

Peel garlic clove. Coarsely chop jalapeño (remove ribs and seeds first if less heat is desired), tomatoes, and onion. Place ingredients in a blender along with cilantro, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and the vinegar; blend until smooth and combined. Season with more salt and pepper to taste.

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