Thai Dragon Salsa
Spice up your snack game with this bold and vibrant Thai Dragon Salsa! Bursting with the fiery heat of Thai bird’s eye chilies, the smoky char of roasted Roma tomatoes, red bell pepper, shallots, and garlic, and a refreshing twist of fresh cilantro and mint, this salsa is a truly unique fusion of flavors. A splash of tangy lime juice, savory fish sauce, and just a hint of sugar ties everything together for an irresistible balance of heat, zest, and umami. Perfect as a dip for tortilla chips or a zesty topping for tacos, grilled meats, or seafood, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 20 minutes. Whether you're hosting a party or simply elevating your weeknight meals, Thai Dragon Salsa is sure to impress with its bold flavors and unforgettable kick.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Thai bird's eye chilies
- 3 pieces Roma tomatoes
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 2 pieces Shallots
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 0.5 cups Fresh cilantro
- 0.25 cups Fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
Roast the Roma tomatoes, red bell pepper, shallots, and garlic cloves in the skillet, turning occasionally until they are slightly charred and softened, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Wearing gloves, finely chop the Thai bird’s eye chilies and set them aside.
Once the roasted vegetables are cool enough to handle, peel the garlic cloves and roughly chop the tomatoes, red bell pepper, and shallots.
In a food processor, combine the roasted vegetables, chopped Thai bird’s eye chilies, fresh cilantro, fresh mint leaves, lime juice, fish sauce, granulated sugar, salt, and olive oil.
Pulse the mixture until it reaches your desired consistency. For a chunkier salsa, pulse a few times. For a smoother salsa, process longer.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, lime juice, or sugar, if necessary.
Transfer the salsa to a serving bowl and let it rest for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve with tortilla chips, as a topping for tacos, or alongside grilled meats and seafood.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
336 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.7 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2475 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.7 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.3 g | ||
| Protein | 9.4 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 274 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1584 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
