Chile de Arbol Salsa Recipe
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4.9
39 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
16 tablespoons
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Calories
8 kcal
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments
Chile de Arbol Salsa Recipe
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This chile de arbol salsa recipe is made with dried chile de arbol peppers and a few other fresh flavor-building ingredients. It's definitely hot and spicy! Great for tacos, the ultimate salsa roja.
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Ingredients
FOR CHILE DE ARBOL SALSA WITH DRIED PEPPERS
- 4 cups water
- 1 ounce dried chile de arbol peppers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 ounces onion
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- ¼ cup packed cilantro (optional)
- Juice from 1 small fresh lime
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2-3 tablespoons water for thinning, as desired
FOR CHILE DE ARBOL SALSA WITH FRESH PEPPERS
- 5 ounces fresh chile de arbol peppers stems and seeds removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 ounces onion
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- ¼ cup packed cilantro (optional)
- Juice from 1 small fresh lime
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2-3 tablespoons water for thinning, as desired
Instructions
FOR CHILE DE ARBOL SALSA WITH DRIED PEPPERS
- Bring 4 cups water to a boil, then remove from heat.
- Remove the stems and seeds from the dried chile de arbol peppers. Removing the seeds is optional for a smoother, less seedy salsa.
- Dry toast the chile de arbol peppers in a dry pan, about a minute per side. This will help loosen them and release their natural oils.
- Add the toasted peppers to a bowl and cover with the very hot water. Soak them for 15 minutes, or until the peppers are softened. You may need to stir a bit to make sure all of the peppers are submerged.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan. Add the onion and cook for 4-5 minutes to soften. Add the garlic and cook another minute, until you can smell the garlic. Add it to a food processor or blender.
- Add the rehydrated peppers (but NOT the soaking liquid) to the food processor or blender along with the onion, garlic, cilantro (if using), lime juice and salt. You can reserve 2-3 tablespoons of the soaking liquid if desired.
- Process until smooth.
- Taste and adjust with salt and a few splashes of water (or some of the reserved soaking liquid) for a thinner salsa.
FOR CHILE DE ARBOL SALSA WITH FRESH PEPPERS
- Add all of the ingredients to a food processor. Process until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a small pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Cool and serve.
Notes
- Makes about 1 cup of salsa.
- NOTE: You can enjoy the salsa right away, but it is better if you transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate at least 2 hours to let the flavors mingle. Overnight is best.
- Heat Factor: HOT. Chile de arbol peppers have a nice level of heat. Enjoy! To dilute the heat, try adding fresh tomatoes to your salsa.
- Storage: Keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a month, or in the freezer for 6 months.
- Calories estimated with dried pods.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
8kcal
(0%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
151mg
(6%)
Potassium
38mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
486IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
4mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 8 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 8kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 151mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 38mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 486IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
39 reviews
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