Roja

Roja recipes have been passed down through generations of cooks in Spain. These recipes typically include ingredients like garlic, olive oil, tomatoes, and paprika. The dish is often served with bread and a glass of wine.

The exact origins of roja recipes are unknown, but it is thought that they date back to the 16th century. At that time, Spain was a major world power and its food was highly sought after by other cultures. The first roja recipes were likely created by combining the traditional Spanish ingredients with the new world ingredients that were being introduced into Spain at that time.

As Spain continued to interact with other cultures, the roja recipes evolved. For example, when Spain colonized Mexico, the roja recipes began to include chili peppers. Today, there are many different versions of roja recipes, but all of them still reflect the original Spanish roots of the dish.

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Recipes

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Salsa Roja

  • salt
  • garlic
  • onion
  • mexican canela
  • plum tomato
  • vegetable oil
  • clove
  • chiles de árbol
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Salsa Roja

  • water
  • chicken bouillon paste
  • oil
  • garlic
  • salt
  • jalapeño
  • onion
  • tomato
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Chicken Enchiladas Rojas with Oregano Guacamole and Crema

  • cilantro
  • crema
  • salt
  • oregano guacamole
  • mexican cheese
  • sour cream
  • apple cider vinegar
  • oregano
  • salt
  • onion
  • onion
  • chicken thigh
  • bell pepper
  • green onion
  • lime zest
  • sugar
  • avocado
  • black pepper
  • tomato
  • olive oil
  • cumin
  • oregano
  • lime
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • avocado
  • green onion
  • salt
  • ancho chile
  • corn tortilla
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Pork Enchiladas Rojas

  • spice mill
  • salt
  • lime
  • vegetable oil
  • pork shoulder
  • lime juice
  • coriander seed
  • italian oregano
  • avocado
  • queso fresco
  • onion
  • guajillo chile
  • cumin seed
  • sour cream
  • tomato paste
  • bay leaf
  • morita chile
  • chicken stock
  • ancho chile
  • white corn tortilla
  • garlic
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Smoky Salsa Roja

  • salt
  • robust molasses
  • tomato
  • chipotle
  • onion
  • apple cider vinegar
  • olive oil
  • tomato paste
  • garlic

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
onion
garlic
tomato
olive oil
avocado
plum tomato
vegetable oil
cilantro
sour cream
apple cider vinegar
oregano
green onion
lime
ancho chile
tomato paste
serrano chile
mexican canela
clove
chiles de árbol
water
chicken bouillon paste
oil
jalapeño
crema
oregano guacamole
mexican cheese
chicken thigh
bell pepper
lime zest
sugar
black pepper
cumin
corn tortilla
spice mill
pork shoulder
lime juice
coriander seed
italian oregano
queso fresco
guajillo chile
cumin seed
bay leaf
morita chile
chicken stock
white corn tortilla
chicken bouillon powder
robust molasses
chipotle

Insights

Correlated with Lower Ratings

  • garlic

Common Ingredients

  • garlic 58%
  • onion 58%

Rarey Ingredients

  • salt 50%