Kehali's Kicking Hot Salsa

Ignite your taste buds with "Kehali's Kicking Hot Salsa," a fiery homemade condiment that packs serious heat and bold flavor. Made with charred roma tomatoes, smoky jalapeños, and the intense spice of habanero peppers, this salsa delivers a perfect harmony of smoky, spicy, and tangy notes. Fresh garlic, red onion, and cilantro round out the vibrant flavors, while a dash of ground cumin and a squeeze of lime juice add depth and brightness. The broiling technique enhances the natural sweetness of the ingredients, creating a rich, slightly smoky salsa that's perfect for dunking your favorite tortilla chips or adding a spicy kick to tacos, grilled meats, or burrito bowls. Ready in just 25 minutes, Kehali's Kicking Hot Salsa is your go-to recipe for an unforgettable, flavor-packed dip.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 pieces fresh roma tomatoes
• 3 pieces jalapeños
• 2 pieces habanero peppers
• 4 pieces garlic cloves
• 1 medium red onion
• 0.5 cups cilantro
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven broiler on high.

Step 2

Place the roma tomatoes, jalapeños, habanero peppers, garlic cloves (unpeeled), and the halved red onion onto a baking sheet lined with foil.

Step 3

Broil the vegetables for 7–10 minutes, turning them halfway through, until they are slightly blackened and charred.

Step 4

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the vegetables cool slightly. Peel the garlic and remove the charred skins from the tomatoes, if desired.

Step 5

Add the broiled vegetables to a food processor or blender along with the chopped cilantro, lime juice, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Pulse the ingredients until the salsa reaches your desired texture—chunky or smooth.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. For extra heat, add one more habanero pepper and blend again.

Step 8

Transfer the salsa to a serving bowl and let it sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 9

Serve with tortilla chips, tacos, or as a topping for grilled meats!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(758.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	215.6

Total Fat 2.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2396.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 49.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.8g	0%
Total Sugars 22.3g
Protein 9.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 144.1mg	0%
Iron 4.2mg	0%
Potassium 1720.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 9.1%

Protein: 14.0%

Carbs: 76.9%