I know I know, not another “what’s in this sauce” post… I’m visiting San Diego this week and went to a little place called Birria El Padrino and the Salsa Roja is incredible!! Almost has a buffalo sauce like zing to it and a nice kick too! Very flavorful and pretty to look at. Has a thicker consistency, maybe a tad thicker than Chipotle’s roja, but far tastier!! I’m thinking Arbol must be in this magical treat but can’t really tell what else, not sure if it’s tomatillo or red tomato either
by jmatech
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Definitely has a color that could be Habanero. To get this color I also mix in some carrot.
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Looks like salsa de arbol to me
I did get the girl working to confirm it is Roma tomatoes and arbol, no habanero. She wouldn’t give me the recipe but was kind enough to confirm the Arbol and Roma
Definitely going to be trying to duplicate this one, carrot is an interesting thought, I don’t sense the carrot flavor at all.
Garlic, a little tomato and tomatillo, maybe some onion and Mexican oregano, lime juice or vinegar to brighten it up. Like a pureed pico de gallo, kinda close, well, you need chile de arbol.
Dissected it a little more and found this in it… onion?
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Yeah my guess would be the following ingredients arbol chilis, white onion, fresh garlic, Roma tomatoes seared on skillet to get a bit of char, lime juice, and a bit of neutral oil. Blend together.
Tomatoes most likely
Roasted garlic….
Boiled Roma’a (could use any toms, or multiple varieties), Dried Chili Arbols soaked and seeded, Roasted or Sauteeed O&G (onion/ garlic), Salt, Water, maybe lime twisty. Probably not.
Then there is a spice pack I’m sure. It will likely have Mexixan Oregano, Cumin or Corriander, Granulated O&G, S&P, and a Mexican Spice Blend. Emphasis Salt till tasty and nail the viscosity.
Give your server a good tip ,and they will probably hook you up with the recipe