Chile de Arbol Salsa Recipe Card
This chile de arbol salsa is a vibrant, spicy Mexican condiment made with dried chile de arbol, tomatoes, garlic, and spices. Perfect for tacos, enchiladas, and grilled meats, this salsa is easy to make and bursting with bold flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Condiments and Sauces
- Method: Blending and Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
10 dried chile de arbol peppers (adjust for heat preference)
3 medium ripe tomatoes
3 cloves garlic, peeled
1 small white onion, halved
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp white vinegar
1 tsp salt (or to taste)
1 cup water (for blending)
Instructions
Toast the Chiles: In a dry pan over medium heat, toast the chile de arbol peppers for 30-60 seconds until fragrant. Remove from heat.
– Cook the Vegetables: In the same pan, add the tomatoes, garlic, and onion. Cook until the skins of the tomatoes are charred, and the garlic and onion soften.
– Blend: Add the toasted chiles, cooked vegetables, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and water to a blender. Blend until smooth.
– Simmer: Pour the blended mixture into a saucepan and simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
– Cool and Serve: Let the salsa cool before serving. Adjust salt and vinegar as needed.
Notes
For a milder salsa, remove the seeds from the chile de arbol before blending
Add a pinch of sugar to balance the heat if desired.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 45 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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