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Peanut Chile Salsa

Chile de Arbols and roasted peanuts create a rich, otherworldly flavor in this delightful Peanut Chile Salsa. It's versatile too; feel free to get creative with the chili pepper combos. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 84 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 10 Chile de Arbol dried chiles
  • 2 Guajillo dried chiles
  • 1/4 cup peanuts
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1/2 onion
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
  • freshly cracked pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. Roughly chop half an onion and peel 3 garlic cloves.  Saute the onion and garlic in 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat.  Cook until the onion is tender (a few minutes).
  2. Wipe off any dusty crevasses on the dried chiles.  De-stem and de-seed the chiles but don't worry about getting rid of every last seed.  
  3. Add 1/4 cup peanuts and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds to the onion mixture and cook for a few minutes.
  4. Add the dried chiles to the mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes.  Set the pan aside and let cool for a moment before adding to the blender. 
  5. Add the mixture to a blender along with 1/2 cup water, 1 teaspoon cider vinegar, some freshly cracked pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.   Blend until all of the chili pieces are disintegrated.   Take a taste for salt level.
  6. Serve immediately and store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. 

Notes

  • You can get creative with the dried chile combo.  Keep in mind that as dried chilis get smaller they tend to get hotter.  
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  • If using salted peanuts you might want to adjust the salt amount;  starting smaller and adding more if necessary. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 84kcal (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 84

% Daily Value*

Calories 84kcal 4%

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