Habanero Tomato Salsa
Although Habanero peppers rate high on the Scoville, you can still enjoy their flavor by making a mellower salsa using tomatoes, like this Habanero Tomato Salsa. Habaneros have a unique flavor that deserves to be enjoyed – without feeling like you have a fire in your mouth!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 16 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 plum tomatoes
- 1 Habanero pepper*
- 1 small garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- 1
Place the tomatoes and the habanero pepper in a small saucepan and cover with water.
- 2
Gently simmer the tomatoes and pepper until they are soft and cooked, about 15 minutes at medium heat.
- 3
Place the cooked tomato, habanero pepper (stem removed), garlic clove, and ½ cup of the cooking water into a blender. Process until you have a smooth sauce.
- 4
Heat the oil over medium heat and add the onion. Cook the onion until it becomes transparent, about 2-3 minutes. Pour the blended sauce in and keep cooking for 6-8 minutes.