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
- food processor or blender
Ingredients
- 1 lb. fresh tomatillos husks removed, washed
- 5-6 jalapenos
- 1 large tomato
- 4-5 dried chile de arbol (link in post on where to get them)
- 1 garlic clove smashed
- 1/4 cup finely diced onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the tomatillos, jalapenos, tomato, and dried chile de arbol to a large skillet (saving the onion, garlic, and cilantro for later). Turn heat to medium/medium-high and pan-roast the produce for 5-7 minutes, occasionally using tongs to turn everything 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. 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.
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