* 20oz sweet grape tomatoes (two 10oz packs) * 3 garlic cloves * 7g or 0.25oz dry chili pequin * 1 TBSP sea salt * 1 TBSP lime juice * 1/4-1/2 tsp dry Mexican oregano * 1/4 cup finely diced raw onion
(yield 2 cups)
On a comal or skillet roast the cherry tomatoes and garlics.
Combine everything.
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**THOUGHTS:**
This is a great one for a molcajete to crush the chili pequin and leave the tomatoes with a bit more texture. Pequin is quite spicy but has a nice flavor.
I love the rich savory flavor from roasted cherry tomatoes, it’s nice and not too tomato-y. I did also try making a second batch using roma tomatoes and found it too watery and less rich in flavor.
The original recipe leaves out the onion, I tried it both ways and prefer with the 1/4 cup onion.
I really like the rich and bold flavors in this one, it has found a place in my recipe file and I’ve already made an extra batch to give a friend.
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This recipe comes from one of my favorite Mexican food blog [La Piña En La Cocina](https://pinaenlacocina.com/chile-piquin-salsa-recipes) which has been a great source for less well-known salsa types.
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**INGREDIENTS:**
* 20oz sweet grape tomatoes (two 10oz packs)
* 3 garlic cloves
* 7g or 0.25oz dry chili pequin
* 1 TBSP sea salt
* 1 TBSP lime juice
* 1/4-1/2 tsp dry Mexican oregano
* 1/4 cup finely diced raw onion
(yield 2 cups)
On a comal or skillet roast the cherry tomatoes and garlics.
Combine everything.
​
**THOUGHTS:**
This is a great one for a molcajete to crush the chili pequin and leave the tomatoes with a bit more texture. Pequin is quite spicy but has a nice flavor.
I love the rich savory flavor from roasted cherry tomatoes, it’s nice and not too tomato-y. I did also try making a second batch using roma tomatoes and found it too watery and less rich in flavor.
The original recipe leaves out the onion, I tried it both ways and prefer with the 1/4 cup onion.
I really like the rich and bold flavors in this one, it has found a place in my recipe file and I’ve already made an extra batch to give a friend.
Got an extra seat at the table?