Salsa Roja

Photo: Aya Brackett

PUBLISHED August 24, 2020

This classic red Mexican salsa is more versatile than ketchup or mustard. Use it anywhere you want a bold, smoky, spicy flavor. The guajillo chiles here deliver all that with moderate heat. For a milder salsa, substitute ancho chiles.

 

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Salsa Roja

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Makes
About 2 cups 1x


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