Tag: arbol chile

Passion Fruit Salsa | Salsa de Maracuyá

Passion Fruit Salsa | Salsa de Maracuyá

by Oscar Carrizosa Ingredients: 5 dry árbol chiles 1 garlic clove 3 passion fruits 2 tablespoons water ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste) Preparation: Lightly toast chiles on a comal or flat pan moving and turning frequently to avoid burning. Once chiles begin to release their 

Red Salsa for Picaditas | Salsa Roja Para Picaditas

Red Salsa for Picaditas | Salsa Roja Para Picaditas

by Marisela (Yoli) Dorantes (my mother’s close friend) Ingredients: 4 medium tomatoes ¼ medium onion 2 cloves garlic 5 dry chile de árbol Salt (or powdered chicken bouillon) to taste Preparation: Roast tomatoes on a comal until blistered and soft. Alternatively, you may roast in 

Dark Red Salsa with Toasted Dry Chili Peppers | Salsa Roja y Oscura

Dark Red Salsa with Toasted Dry Chili Peppers | Salsa Roja y Oscura

by Ignacio (Nash) Mancillas (my great uncle)

Ingredients:
10-15 dry árbol chile peppers*
5 garlic cloves peeled
5 stalks green onion with about 1 inch of green on them
¼ teaspoon whole cumin seed
½ teaspoon dry Mexican oregano
1 bunch cilantro with stalks trimmed at rubber band
1 can whole peeled tomato in liquids
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Preparation:

  1. Blend chile, garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, green onion, canned tomatoes with liquid, and salt on medium setting until somewhat smooth. You still want to be able to see the seeds in the salsa.
  2. Taste and adjust salt. If too spicy, add more tomato, garlic, or onion.