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Chile de Arbol Salsa

Here's an easy recipe for a wicked hot Chile de Arbol Salsa. I've been gooping it on tacos all week but it does quite well next to a bowl of chips too!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 91 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 plum tomatoes
  • 4-5 tomatillos
  • 1/3 small onion
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 4-8 Chile de Arbol dried chiles
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

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  1. I usually start by wiping off the Chile de Arbols with a damp paper towel.  De-stem and de-seed the chiles, but don't worry about getting rid of every last seed.   Note:  it's best to use caution when handling hot chiles.  Be sure to wash your hands after handling them or you can use gloves.
  2. I roast the chile pieces in the oven (400F) for 1-2 minutes until warm and fragrant.  Alternatively you can flash roast them on a dry skillet. 
  3. Add the roasted chili pieces to a bowl and cover them with the hottest tap water you've got.  Let them reconstitute for 20-30 minutes.   If they float to the surface you can use a small plate or bowl to keep them submerged. 
  4. Husk the tomatillos and then rinse both the tomatoes and tomatillos.  I usually remove the stems from both knowing that any juices leftover in the roasting pan will go into the blender.
  5. Roast the tomatoes and tomatillos underneath the broiler for 5-7 minutes per side or until some char is forming.  You can cut them in half for a quicker roasting time, just be sure to pour all the leftover juices in the blender. 
  6. Add the roasted tomatoes and tomatillos to a blender along with 1/3 small onion, 1 peeled garlic clove, 3-4 drained Chile de Arbols, and a pinch of salt. Combine well.
  7. Taste for seasoning, adding more Chile de Arbols if you want more heat.  I used 8 for this batch and it was ultra fiery!
  8. Serve immediately and store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. 

Notes

  • When buying dried chiles you want the ones that are soft and pliable -- if they are hard or brittle they are a bit past their prime.
  • Sometimes you'll find Chiles de Arbol in the Latin goods section of major supermarkets.  Or you can always buy them online. 
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Nutrition Information

Calories 91kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 11mg (0%) Potassium 749mg (21%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 1720IU (34%) Vitamin C 36.5mg (41%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 91

% Daily Value*

Calories 91kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 11mg 0%
Potassium 749mg 16%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 1720IU 34%
Vitamin C 36.5mg 41%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

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