Yucatán-Style Habanero Salsa
A fiery authentic Mexican salsa made with charred habaneros and roasted garlic, balanced with fresh lime juice. This traditional Yucatecan condiment packs intense heat and deep smoky flavors.
8 servings
50 min
Ingredients
- •25 whole fresh habanero chiles
- •2 heads garlic
- •1¼ cups fresh lime juice
- •2 teaspoons kosher salt
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Char chiles in broiler or over a gas flame until blackened all over. Place in a medium bowl; cover with plastic. Let steam for 15 minutes.
20 min
- 2.
Meanwhile, heat a large dry cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Toast garlic until tender and skins are charred, about 8 minutes. Let cool.
15 min
- 3.
Wearing gloves, peel chiles; discard stems. Peel garlic cloves.
10 min
- 4.
Pulse chiles, garlic, lime juice, and 2 tsp. salt in a blender until a coarse purée forms. Season with salt.
5 min
