Servings
Font
Back
Chile de Arbol Salsa
4.9 from 60 votes

Chile de Arbol Salsa

Chile de Arbol Salsa is a spicy blend made by toasting chiles de árbol with onion and garlic, then blending them with canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, and salt. The salsa is smooth with visible chile specks, offering a hot and smoky accompaniment for tacos, tostadas, or as a dip.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 36 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Appetizer, Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 20 chiles de árbol stemmed (do not remove seeds or veins)
  • 1 onion quartered, small, white
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup peeled whole tomatoes canned
  • 1 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Heat canola oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add chiles and toast for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly so chiles are fried well and change color.
  2. Add onion and garlic and fry for 2 minutes, again stirring constantly.
  3. Transfer fried ingredients to a food processor or blender and add whole tomatoes, tomato sauce, and salt. Puree until salsa is smooth with specks of chiles. Add salt to taste.
  4. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.
  5. Serve as a salsa dip or to top off your favorite tacos or tostadas.

Notes

  • Add more tomato sauce to reduce spiciness if desired.
  • Serve this salsa as a dip or to top tacos and tostadas.
  • Refrigerate for 3 to 5 days or freeze to store for several weeks.

Nutrition Information

Calories 36kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 645mg (27%) Potassium 258mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 652IU (13%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 36

% Daily Value*

Calories 36kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 645mg 27%
Potassium 258mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 652IU 13%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.