Six-Ingredient Jalapeño Salsa | Rick Bayless Taco Manual

I wish more people knew this salsa. It’s incredibly delicious, it is radiantly spicy, and it has an incredible texture. But It’s not creamy from dairy or even avocado, as most people expect. Its velvety texture comes from oil, a little like a classic aioli.

I first learned this salsa from a cook in Oaxaca, but cooks throughout Mexico know it—just not a lot of them. That first version was made with simmered jalapeños and garlic; since then, I’ve learned that browned produces a much richer, more complex salsa. I’d say that this salsa isn’t necessarily an every-day offering, like Avocado-Tomatillo Salsa. But once you try it, you’ll find it on your table more often than not.

Try the recipe yourself! 👇

00:00 Rick's Intro to Creamy Jalepeño Salsa
00:44 Chopping and Cooking the Chiles and Garlic
02:52 Into the Blender!
04:00 Seasoning with Salt and Lime
04:43 Time to Serve!

[HendersonHinchfinch]

Rick I just want to say I use this recipe so often and everyone always raves about it. I learned it from your video from years ago where you paired it with the chicken thigh tacos. People always ask me for the recipe and I tell them to watch that video. Now I have a newer video to reference 😃

[jameshobbs]

I used to enjoy this at a taqueria in the DF. It's so creamy people often think there's avocado in it. Great stuff!

[hardcopy]

Hi 👋🏼 Love this salsa! I always get this salsa at my favorite taco truck in Austin TX. I also make it often at home.
I recommend everyone try it. So good.

[daphnepearce]

Wow! I love simple salsas. I can't wait to make this. Thanks Rick!

[AnnaAliciaTx]

Ooooo!"Yum! I'm going to make this for our Barbacoa Christmas Dinner. I bet it will be a perfect accompaniment to a plato de Barbacoa con frijolitos charros and arroz a la mexicana! 😋

[carmenr]

Hi chef Rick, thank you for sharing this wonderful jalapeno salsa I made it and it's the bomb I just might be making it more often now .😊🌮🌯😋

[ralphh]

Thx Rick. You are my favorite Mexican food youtube chef! I have saved many of your recipes. Can't wait to try them all!

[thecoveredcaller]

They have this kind of Salsa all over Austin. I love it!

[Electric.Spaghetti.Neon.Studio]

One of my local taquerias makes this and it’s one of my favorites. I’ve always wondered how they did it, and now I cannot wait to try making it myself!! Thank you 😊

[christianmcintire]

I've made this several times but boiled the jalapenos. Yous is a superior recipe.

[DulcePerle]

You are truly the best! 👨🏼‍🍳 love your channel!

[cathylynn]

That looks delicious! Love the ease of making the salsa.

[ananomaus]

Simple yet perfect salsa. I need to make some tonight. :D

[billblackbone]

Looks like another winner chef, thank you.

[francinecorry]

I don`t think Rick ever met a salsa he didnt like! lol this sounds and looks delish, will give it a go.

[Daphammer]

I used to ask for extra all the time to bring home! Looking forward to making a huge batch of this!

[Syco]

I could see adding some shallots when roasting to give it another layer of flavor bit it's good how it is

[Blessed-abc]

Thank You Rick !!! I have wanted a great jalapeño salsa recipe for a long time 😊

[FrontYardFreedom]

This look great. Any suggestions for what to put it on?

[Shunyata]

Great recipe! Another great salsa from an incredible craftsman