Salsa Roja with Cotija Cheese

Mexican Food Journal
June 29, 2021
17

Salsa roja with Cotija cheese is a spicy salsa made from chile de arbol (tree chili), Serrano peppers, roma tomatoes, tomatillos, garlic and onion. It's served with salty, toasted Cotija cheese chunks and topped with cilantro.

6
1/2 lb. Cotija cheese
2 Roma tomatoes
2 Tomatillos
1/4 White onion
1 Serrano chili pepper
5 Chiles de arbol (tree chili)
2 Garlic cloves
1/2 tsp Salt
1 Handful cilantro finely chopped
1 1/2 cups 2 cups Water

Prepare the Salsa

  • Fill a pot with 1 ½ to 2 cups of water and add the chiles de arbol, Serrano peppers, garlic, roma tomatoes, tomatillos and onion.
  • Bring to a boil and cook...

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Nutritions

Calories
190

Sodium
798mg
33% DV

Fat
12g
18% DV

Protein
11g
22% DV

Carbs
9g
3% DV

Fiber
2g
11% DV