Name: Salvadoran Salsa Roja
Yield: Makes about 1½ cups
Ingredients: 5 medium ripe tomatoes, quartered; ½ medium white onion, coarsely chopped; 2 serrano chiles, coarsely chopped; 1 garlic clove; 5 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder or 2 Tbsp. plus 1/2 tsp. Diamond Crystal or 4 tsp. Morton kosher salt; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

The chicken bouillon, though optional, adds a hint of umami and a richness that you won’t get otherwise, perhaps thanks to the MSG most brands contain (no judgment!). Serve on its own with chips or with our pupusas and curtido.

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Yield
Makes about 1½ cups

Ingredients

medium ripe tomatoes, quartered

medium white onion, coarsely chopped

serrano chiles, coarsely chopped

garlic clove

teaspoons chicken bouillon powder or 2 Tbsp. plus 1/2 tsp. Diamond Crystal or 4 tsp. Morton kosher salt

tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

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Preparation

Step 1
Purée tomatoes, onion, chiles, garlic, and bouillon powder, if using, in a blender until smooth.
Step 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Carefully pour tomato mixture into pan; it will spit and bubble, so stand back! Cook salsa, stirring occasionally, until thick and darker in color, 20–30 minutes. Let cool.
Do ahead: Salsa can be made 2 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill.\

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