Salsa De Arbol
Spice up your meals with the bold and smoky flavors of Salsa de Árbol, an authentic Mexican hot sauce that packs a fiery punch! Made with dried árbol chiles, charred Roma tomatoes, roasted garlic, and caramelized onion, this vibrant salsa delivers the perfect balance of heat and depth. The recipe highlights the earthy, slightly nutty flavor of árbol chiles, enhanced with just the right amount of seasoning and a touch of oil for toasting. Ideal as a dip for tortilla chips or as a zesty topping for tacos, grilled meats, and more, this quick and easy salsa comes together in just 15 minutes. With its smooth texture and customizable spice level, Salsa de Árbol is a must-try for lovers of bold, homemade condiments.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 pieces Dried árbol chiles
- 2 pieces Roma tomatoes
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 0.25 pieces White onion
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
Remove the stems from the dried árbol chiles. Shake them gently to remove any excess seeds, but do not worry if a few seeds remain.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot, add the dried árbol chiles and toast them for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning. The chiles should become fragrant and slightly darkened but not black. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the Roma tomatoes, garlic cloves (still in their skins), and the quartered white onion. Cook these for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until the tomato skins are charred and soft, and the garlic and onion have developed a slight caramelization.
Peel the garlic cloves and transfer them, along with the charred tomatoes, onion, toasted chiles, and salt, to a blender or food processor.
Add 1 cup of water to the blender and blend the ingredients on high until the salsa is smooth. Taste and adjust the salt if needed.
If the salsa is too thick, add a little more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
Serve the salsa immediately as a dip or as a topping for your favorite dishes. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
259 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.5 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1205 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.7 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 81 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 976 mg | 21% | |
*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.
