Authentic Salsa Chilena Recipe

Spice up your meals with this traditional Salsa Chilena recipe. Made with fresh ingredients, this salsa adds a burst of flavor and heat to any dish. Perfect for dipping, topping grilled meats, or adding to tacos and burritos. Whip up this easy recipe in just a few minutes and impress your guests with this authentic taste of Chile.

Ingredients

• 8 fresh red chili peppers
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. Remove the stems from the red chili peppers and finely chop them.
2. Mince the garlic cloves.
3. In a small saucepan, heat the white vinegar, sugar, and salt over medium heat until the sugar and salt dissolve. Remove from heat and let it cool.
4. Add the chopped chili peppers, minced garlic, olive oil, lime juice, and fresh cilantro to a mixing bowl.
5. Once the vinegar mixture has cooled, pour it over the chili pepper mixture in the bowl.
6. Mix everything together until well combined.
7. Transfer the salsa to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
8. Serve the Salsa Chilena chilled with tortilla chips, grilled meats, tacos, burritos, or any dish that needs an extra kick.

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