Chile de Arbol Salsa
Made with only 5 ingredients, this Chile de Arbol Salsa is the perfect taco salsa. It's spicy, goes well with Mexican favorites like tacos, tostadas, and gorditas and is even freezer friendly!
Servings: 20 tablespoons (makes 1 1/4 cup total)
Ingredients
- 1 ounce árbol chiles, rinsed and stemmed
- water, as needed
- 2 large plum tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In a medium pot, add the chiles de arbol and enough water to completely cover them. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Remove the pot from the heat, cover, and let the chiles soak for 10 minutes to soften.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the softened chiles to a blender. Add ¾ cup of fresh water, the tomatoes, garlic, and salt. Blend until completely smooth.
- Taste and add more salt as needed.
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Notes
- Spice level: This salsa is meant to be very spicy. If it's way too spicy for your liking, add in an extra tomato or two to help dilute the heat.
- Storage: This salsa will keep in the fridge in an airtight container for 1 week.
- Freezing: To freeze, let the salsa come to room temperature. Place it in a freezer-safe storage bag or container and freeze it for up to 6 months. When ready to eat, remove the salsa from the freezer a day before and thaw it in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 12kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1650IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.2mg