Salsa Asada

We're helping you get ready for your big Cinco de Mayo fiesta with celebrity chef and host of "Mexican Made Easy" Marcela Valladolid! Check out her recipe for Salsa Asada!

Salsa AsadaRecipe courtesy Marcela Valladolid

8 plum tomatoes, cored
1 large shallot, peeled
2 serrano chiles, stemmed
1/3 cup chicken broth
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
 
Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the tomatoes, shallots and serranos to the dry skillet and char on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the charred ingredients to a blender, add the broth and process until smooth. Return the salsa to the skillet and cook over medium-high heat until the salsa turns a bright red color, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
 
Yield: 2 cups
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ease of preparation: easy