Zesty Chili de Árbol Salsa (Printable Version)
A vibrant, spicy Mexican sauce with toasted chili de árbol peppers and roasted vegetables ready in 25 minutes.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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15-20 dried chile de árbol peppers
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2 Roma tomatoes
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2 cloves garlic
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¼ medium onion
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¼ teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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½ cup water
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1 tablespoon white vinegar (optional)
# Steps:
01 -
Toast chiles in a dry skillet for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not burnt.
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In the same skillet, char the tomatoes, garlic and onion until softened and slightly blackened.
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Combine the toasted chiles, charred vegetables, salt, water and optional vinegar in a blender. Process until smooth.
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Heat oil in a pan and cook the blended salsa for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally to develop flavor.
# Notes:
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Adjust number of peppers according to desired heat level
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Be careful not to burn the peppers when toasting
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Salsa keeps for up to 2 weeks when refrigerated in an airtight container