Chile de Arbol Recipe

Name: Chile de Arbol
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb Roma Tomatoes; 3/4 lb Tomatillos; 1 cup Arbol Chile's (Hot); 1/2 cup Arbol Chile's (Medium); 1 White Onion; 1/2 bunch Cilantro; 5 clove Garlic; 2 cup Water; 1 tsp Table Salt; 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper

Servings: persons

1
Peel and Wash Tomatillos
2
Grill Tomatillos and Tomatoes on flat pan set to medium heat for 6-8 minutes and grill until char.
3
Rotate them so each side gets a small char.
4
Grill 15 (for medium) or 30 (for hot) Arbol Chile's and 5 garlic cloves on flat pan set to medium for 1 minute.
5
Remember to de-stem the Chile's.
6
Boil 2 cups of water in a sauce pan.
7
Slice white onion (doesn't matter how) and add to water.
8
Add chiles, garlic, tomatoes and tomatillos to boiled water.
9
Cover and let cook on medium for 1-2 minutes.
10
Add 1/2 bunch of cilantro to a blender.
11
Add boiled water, onions, tomatillos, tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper and chiles to blender.
12
Blend until pulverized.
13
Poor into bowl and refrigerate

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb Roma Tomatoes, 3/4 lb Tomatillos, 1 cup Arbol Chile's (Hot), 1/2 cup Arbol Chile's (Medium), and more.

Yes, Chile de Arbol falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chile de Arbol

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