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Toasted Red Chile Salsa

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!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 16 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 14 dried árbol chiles, , stemmed and seeded
  • 2 dried New Mexico chiles (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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Add caramelized tomatillos, water and pinch of salt to the blender and puree until smooth. Add more water if salsa is too thick. 
  4. Season with salt to taste.

Notes

  • Makes 1 cup.
  • Inspired by Rick Bayless' Mexican Everyday cookbook.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1tablespoon Calories 16kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Fat 1g (2%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g 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

% 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.