Baci’s Salsa Verde
Leading Lady Spotlight: Baci and I met in college, and ever since meeting her, she’s been one of my besties. Before she and I were sorority sisters, she was my favorite human at the food hall where I ate breakfast every morning, she would slay at making breakfast burritos, she had the best folding technique and cooked my eggs to perfection, everyone on my Rugby team lined up for Baci’s breakfast burritos. When I rushed / joined Tri Delta, Baci was the first person to invite me to my first Frat Party, she was the one who invited me to hang out with her Delta girl gang, aka The Dollhouse Girls, and she was the one who recruited me to do “Tugs” with her and the other athletic gals in the house. But that’s just Baci, she’s the best. She’s amazing at everything she puts her mind to, she’s the warmest, most magnetic human, and she has the greatest laugh of all time. Baci is the kind of friend that is down for anything, and a guaranteed good time. She’s the kind of friend who is always up for an adventure, whether thats in the kitchen, on a mountain, at the beach, or downtown. This Salsa recipe is the perfect pair with her Tamales.
Alright, let’s get into the good stuff… Baci’s Salsa!
What You’ll Need
2 poblano peppers, whole
2 jalapeños (add more for extra spice!!!), whole
2–3 Roma tomatoes, whole
¼ onion, chopped
Salt, to taste (vibe it out )
How to Make
First, roast your vegetables
Pre-heat an empty cast iron skillet to over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes until it is very hot (a properly preheated, hot pan is key to ensuring the veggies blister and not just steam). Place poblano peppers, jalapeños, and roma tomatoes on castiron skillet, rotating each piece occasionally until the skins are nice and roasted on all sides. Bonus if you get a perfect blister on all sides.
Next, blend your roasted vegetables
Cut poblanos and jalapenos in half, de-stem and de-seed them. Then (and only then!), transfer all roasted veggies to a blender. Add onion and salt, to taste. Blend until the salsa reaches your desired consistency (smooth or slightly chunky).
Enjoy!
Pour into a cute little bowl and serve with tortilla chips :) My favorite are these Fiesta Grande ones.
