Chile Rojo Salsa Recipe

Name: Chile Rojo Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 dried pasilla chiles (1 1/2 ounces), stemmed and seeded (see Note); 2 dried guajillo chiles (1/2 ounce), stemmed and seeded (see Note); 1/4 cup golden raisins; 3 cups boiling water; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 large tomato, coarsely chopped; 1 medium onion, quartered; 1 garlic clove, smashed; 1/2 cup water; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; Salt

Servings: persons

4 dried pasilla chiles (1 1/2 ounces), stemmed and seeded (see Note)
2 dried guajillo chiles (1/2 ounce), stemmed and seeded (see Note)
1/4 cup golden raisins
3 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 large tomato, coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, quartered
1 garlic clove, smashed
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Salt

1
In a large heatproof bowl, cover the dried chiles and raisins with the boiling water; set a plate on top to submerge the chiles.
2
Let stand until softened, about 15 minutes.
3
Drain the chiles and raisins and transfer to a blender; reserve 1/4 cup of the soaking liquid.
4
In a small skillet, toast the sesame seeds and cumin over moderately high heat until fragrant and golden, shaking the pan, about 2 minutes.
5
Transfer the seeds to the blender.
6
Add the tomato, onion, garlic, lime juice, 1/4 cup of reserved soaking liquid and 1/2 cup of water and puree until smooth.
7
Strain the salsa through a fine sieve, pressing hard on the solids.
8
Season the salsa with salt.

1653

kcal

Calories

181

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 dried pasilla chiles (1 1/2 ounces), stemmed and seeded (see Note), 2 dried guajillo chiles (1/2 ounce), stemmed and seeded (see Note), 1/4 cup golden raisins, 3 cups boiling water, and more.

Yes, Chile Rojo Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Chile Rojo Salsa

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