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Wicked Hot Chipotle Chile Pequin Salsa
This fiery salsa gets heat from the Chile Pequins and a rich flavor from the Chipotles in Adobo.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 Roma tomatoes
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons onion
- 1/8 cup Chile Pequin ((approx. 25-30 chilis))
- 3 chipotles in adobo
- salt
- splash of vinegar
- 2-3 tablespoons water
Instructions
- 1
Roast the tomatoes in the oven at 400F for 15-20 minutes
- 2
Pick through 1/8 cup of Chile Pequins (25-30 chilis) and remove any stems or hardened chilis
- 3
Add the Chile Pequins to the roasting pan and roast for 1-2 minutes
- 4
Add the tomatoes and Chile Pequins to a blender along with 3 chipotles in adobo, a sliver of onion, 2 garlic cloves, a pinch of salt, 2-3 tablespoons of water, and a splash of vinegar.
- 5
Pulse blend until ingredients thoroughly combined
- 6
Serve immediately