Chile de Arbol Salsa
This chile de arbol salsa is the perfect addition to any taco (especially the carne asada tacos), over-fried or scrambled eggs, and many Mexican dishes.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 24 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 10 árbol chili peppers (stem removed)
- 8.5 oz plum tomatoes ( 2) (8.5 oz)
- 4 oz tomatillos ( 2 small) (small ( 4oz))
- 1 small garlic clove
- ¼ cup white onion (diced)
- 1/3 cup cilantro
- salt to taste
Instructions
- 1
Place 4 cups of water in a medium saucepan, add the arbol peppers, and cook at medium heat. Once the water starts to boil, add the tomatoes, tomatillos, and garlic clove.
- 2
Cook the tomatoes, tomatillos, arbol peppers, and garlic for 10 minutes, until they are well cooked, then set the saucepan aside. Allow the ingredients to cool for at least 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Once the ingredients have cooled, drain them and place them in your blender along with the cilantro. Process this until you have a sauce with some texture. Pour it into a bowl and season with salt. Top with the diced white onion.