Chile de Arbol Tomatillo Salsa
This Chile de Arbol Tomatillo Salsa recipe combines the great spicy, smoky flavor from dried chile de arbol and the tang of tomatillos with other fresh ingredients for the ultimate homemade salsa!
Equipment
- skillet
- food processor or blender
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh tomatillos husks removed, washed
- 5-6 jalapenos
- 1 large tomato I use a slicing tomato
- 4-5 dried chile de arbol
- 1 garlic clove smashed
- 1/4 cup finely diced onion (white or yellow)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the tomatillos, jalapenos, tomato, and dried chile de arbol to a large skillet (save the onion, garlic, and cilantro for later). Turn heat to medium/medium-high and sauté the produce for 5-7 minutes, occasionally using tongs to turn things over. Continue cooking/turning until all sides are nicely charred.
- Add roasted ingredients to a food processor or blender with the garlic, salt, and pepper (save onion and cilantro for later). Puree until large chunks are gone. Pour the salsa into a bowl and then stir in the onion and cilantro. Taste for needed salt and pepper. Enjoy!* This recipe makes approximately 2 1/2 cups.
Notes
- The gorgeous bowl in the photo came as part of a taco serving set. It includes taco holders, salsa spoons, and this pretty bowl.
- An alternative to roasting the veggies in a pan is to put them under the broiler, checking them every 1-2 minutes, and turning as needed.
- Homemade salsa can be refrigerated in an air-tight container for up to 4 days.
- This salsa can be frozen in freezer-safe containers or freezer bags for up to 4 months, however, the texture of the salsa may change since tomatoes contain a lot of water.
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