There is no substitute for Rotel - other brands dont make it taste like salsa, rather they only taste like diced tomatoes. If you find the salsa too hot for your taste, do not use the Rotel Extra Hot - which is, by the way, pretty darn hot!
Secondly, what is the difference between Rotel and salsa? They have a lot of the same characteristics, namely red tomatoes and green chiles. However, salsa is more complex than your typical can of RoTel. It is made from tomatoes with juice, water, chopped green chili peppers, and less than 2% of salt, citric acid, calcium chloride, spice, and natural flavor.
Then, how do you make Rotel from scratch?
Ingredients
- 12 cups cored peeled, and quartered tomatoes.
- 1 cup finely chopped chili peppers anaheim, ancho, or other mild pepper *
- 1 tablespoon canning salt.
- 1 teaspoon black pepper.
- 1 teaspoon dry oregano.
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander.
What is Rotel Original?
Description. ROTEL Original packed in water; mouthwatering combination of fresh-tasting diced red tomatoes blended with zesty green chilies and savoury spices, to add taste of Southeast to your favourite recipe.