Chile De Arbol
Spice up your meals with the bold and smoky flavors of *Chile de Árbol Salsa*, a vibrant Mexican condiment made with toasted chile de árbol peppers, charred Roma tomatoes, and aromatic garlic and onions. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, offering the perfect balance of heat and savory depth. The key ingredient, dried chile de árbol, delivers a fiery kick that pairs beautifully with the roasty notes of the lightly charred vegetables. Blend everything to silky perfection with a hint of salt and water, and you have a versatile salsa that’s perfect as a dip for tortilla chips or a zesty topping for tacos, burritos, and more. With its authentic ingredients and simple preparation, this salsa is a must-try for lovers of Mexican cuisine looking to elevate their dishes with bold, homemade flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Dried chile de árbol peppers
- 3 pieces Roma tomatoes
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 0.25 pieces White onion
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 0.5 cups Water
Instructions
Heat a large skillet or pan over medium heat.
Add the dried chile de árbol peppers to the dry skillet and toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until they become fragrant. Be careful not to burn them as it can create a bitter flavor.
Remove the toasted chiles and set them aside.
In the same skillet, add the vegetable oil. Heat the oil and then add the Roma tomatoes, garlic cloves, and quartered onion.
Cook the tomatoes, garlic, and onion for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until the tomatoes are soft and charred in places.
Transfer the toasted chiles, cooked tomatoes, garlic, onion, and any remaining oil from the skillet to a blender.
Add the salt and water to the blender.
Blend on high speed until the salsa is smooth. You can adjust the consistency by adding a little more water if necessary.
Taste the salsa and adjust the salt if needed.
Serve immediately as a dip with tortilla chips or as a condiment for tacos, burritos, or your favorite dishes. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
373 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.8 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2430 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.5 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.2 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.3 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1728 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
