Chile De Arbol Salsa
An authentic Chile De Arbol Salsa that goes perfect for taco fillings, tamales and more!. This classic salsa is made with chiles de arbol, guajillos & tomatillos.
Servings 2 cups
Calories 43kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh tomatillos*
- 1/4 of a medium onion
- 2 large garlic cloves peeled
- 1/2 beef bullion cube optional
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 20 to 30 dried Chile de Arbol no seeds
- 2 guajillo chiles no seeds
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 fresh serrano pepper optional for a very spicy salsa
Instructions
- In a small pot, place the onion, garlic and tomatillo with enough water to cover the vegetables. If using a serrano pepper & beef bullion, add it on this step.
- Cook on medium heat.
- While the tomatillo mixture cooks, on a hot skillet, sauté the guajillo chiles on 1/2 tablespoon of vegetable oil for about 45 seconds on each side. This is a very fast step as it if it cooks too long, the chile will become bitter.
- Remove from skillet and add to the tomatillo mixture.
- Repeat this process for the chiles de arbol.
- Cook the tomatillos until they start to turn yellow and before they crack. Remove pot from heat and set to cool off.
- Remove the tomatillos from the pot and transfer to a bowl to cool off ** (leave the rest of the ingredients in the hot water).
- Once the tomatillos have cooled off, add all ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend well.
Notes
*Use roma tomatoes if you can't find tomatillos.
**The tomatillos must be cooled slightly prior to blending. If they're still hot, the salsa will become bitter.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 cup | Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 165mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g