Growing up in California, traditional salsa was found at every table, at every meal. Being Mexican American, I learnt at an early age that the best salsa is made with the freshest ingredients. My salsas are always made with whole, fresh tomatoes. While diced and canned tomatoes are more convenient, I think fresh tomatoes make the best homemade salsa!
“Made locally in Melbourne, our traditional salsas are the unique and healthy alternative to saucy, mass-produced brands.“
Find Richie’s handmade salsas in independent grocery stores across Melbourne or buy directly from us.
Corn chips and salsa are a sensational pair, but salsa adds delightful flavour and texture to many dishes and complements just about everything. Enjoy our salsas as a snack, a complement to your dishes (Mexican and non-Mexican), or with our delicious burritos! With no artificial preservatives, colours or flavours, Richie’s salsas are gluten-friendly and dairy-free.
Salsa has a rich history that can be traced back to the indigenous Aztec, Mayan and Inca civilisations. Their land was rich and perfect for growing tomatoes. They would combine tomatoes, chilies and other spices to add a wonderful flavour to their food. This wonderful condiment from ancient indigenous civilisations was discovered during the Spaniard’s conquest of Mexico (1519-1521). Azetec lords passed the tradition of salsa to Spaniards, who passed these traditions to Central America and eventually the United States.
Traditional fresh reds
Deliciously authentic, Richie’s fresh reds are available in mild and spicy. Made with fresh tomatoes, fresh coriander, jalapeno and habanero chilis and freshly squeezed lemon juice as a natural preservative.
Mild has a thicker texture and is child-friendly with deseeded chilis. Spicy wins the fresh red popularity contest if you like some heat without melting your shoes! It doesn’t overpower the flavour of the food you’re eating it with.
Smoked chipotle
Richie’s Smoked Chipotle salsa is made with fresh tomatoes, fresh coriander, chipotle, jalapeno and habanero chilis, and freshly squeezed lemon juice as a natural preservative.
The smoky goodness of chipotle chilis makes this our most popular salsa. Aside from chip-dipping, this is great for putting on burgers or adding a fresh-roasted flavour to your favourite meal.
Supreme green
Tangy and slightly smoky, the wonderfully complex flavour of Richie’s Supreme Green salsa verde is made with tomatillos, jalapeno and chipotle chilis and fresh coriander.
The tangy flavour comes from the tomatillos, which are fruits that look like green tomatoes but aren’t actually tomatoes at all. Chipotle provides the slightly smoky flavour. A wonderful accompaniment to omelettes, grilled meats, fish, pesto pasta and delicious as a salad dressing.