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A speckled white bowl of smooth brick-red chile de árbol salsa with a spoon, beside tortilla chips and a terracotta napkin on a bare oak table, with dried árbol chiles and garlic behind it
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Chile De Àrbol Salsa

Dried chiles de árbol simmered with tomatoes, then blended with raw garlic and oregano for a smooth, nutty, smoky salsa with medium-hot heat.
Course Sauce
Keyword Chile de Arbol
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 10 servings (about 1/4 cup)
Calories 12kcal

Ingredients

  • 15 dried chile de àrbol destemmed
  • 3 ripe tomatoes
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Boil the water and a pinch of salt over high heat.
  • Turn heat down to medium-high, and add the chilies and the tomatoes. Boil them for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the chilies, tomatoes, and a cup of the boiled water and place them in a blender.
  • Add the garlic and oregano as well and pulse blend until you reach your desired smoothness.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour from blender into a serving bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes before eating for optimal flavor.

Notes

Want it milder? Use fewer chiles, then blend in more to taste.
Keeps 5 to 7 days covered in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 12kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 510IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.3mg