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Pasilla Chile Salsa

This is a great Salsa to get you familiar with the flavor of Pasilla Chiles -- earthy, fruity, with a mild heat profile. 

Prep Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 49 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Condiments
Cuisine: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 4-5 tomatillos
  • 3-4 pasilla chiles
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup water (plus more if necessary)
  • salt to taste
  • 1 chipotle in adobo (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Wipe off any dusty crevasses on the Pasillas using a wet paper towel, then de-stem and de-seed them. Roast them in the oven at 400F for 1-2 minutes.  Add the roasted Pasillas to a bowl and cover them with the hottest tap water you've got.  Let them reconstitute for 20-30 minutes
  2. Pull the husks off the tomatillos and give them a good rinse. I usually cut the stems out knowing that any juice leftover in the roasting pan will go in the blender.  Roast the tomatillos in a 400F oven for 10-20 minutes or until they turn army green in color.
  3. Drain the reconstituted chiles and add the chile pieces to a blender along with the roasted tomatillos, 2 peeled garlic cloves, and 1/2 cup water.   Combine well, adding more water to thin it out if necessary.
  4. Salt to taste and if you want to balance the earthy flavor then add a single chipotle in adobo and 1 tablespoon adobo sauce, combining well in the blender.
  5. Serve immediately and store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. 

Notes

  • I'm in the habit of roasting chile pieces in the oven for a couple minutes, but you can also flash roast them on a hot, dry skillet for 15-30 seconds per side. 
  • I use the chipotle to sweeten up the salsa but this is optional.
  • Pasilla de Oaxacas are smoked chiles with more heat than traditional Pasillas.  See our Fiery Pasilla de Oaxaca Salsa for more details. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 49kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Sodium 12mg (1%) Potassium 290mg (8%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 3495IU (70%) Vitamin C 6.4mg (7%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 49

% Daily Value*

Calories 49kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Sodium 12mg 1%
Potassium 290mg 6%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 3495IU 70%
Vitamin C 6.4mg 7%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

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