Toasted Red Chile Salsa
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4.7
20 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
16 servings
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Calories
16 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Toasted Red Chile Salsa
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This Toasted Red Chile Salsa made with dried Arbol and New Mexico chiles, tomatillos and garlic is easy to make and perfectly spicy. Add to eggs, tacos and more!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon
- 14 dried arbol chiles stemmed and seeded
- 2 dried New Mexico chile (or dried Guajillo chiles), stemmed and seeded
- 3 cloves garlic peeled
- 4 medium tomatillos , husked and halved
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 pinch salt plus more as needed
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add dried Arbol chiles, New Mexico chiles and garlic cloves. Toast for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chiles have softened and darkened in color. Be careful not to over-toast and burn. Transfer toasted chiles and garlic to a blender and set aside.
- Add remaining teaspoon of olive oil to skillet. Add tomatillos and toast for about 3 minutes per side, until caramelized and softened. Place everything in blender and add water. Blend and season with salt as needed.
- Add caramelized tomatillos, water and pinch of salt to the blender and puree until smooth. Add more water if salsa is too thick.
- Season with salt to taste.
Notes
- Makes 1 cup.
- Inspired by Rick Bayless' Mexican Everyday cookbook.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1tablespoon
Calories
16kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
18mg
(1%)
Potassium
2mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Vitamin A
350IU
(7%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 16 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 16kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 2mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 350IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
20 reviews
Excellent
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