Papalote-Inspired Salsa Recipe Recipe

Name: Papalote-Inspired Salsa Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 medium Roma tomatoes, cored and halved; 10 dried chiles de arbol, stemmed, halved lengthwise, and seeded; 2 teaspoons ground dried pasilla peppers; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; 1 1/2 cups water; 2 tablespoons unsalted hulled pumpkin seeds; 3 tablespoons white vinegar; 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

5 medium Roma tomatoes, cored and halved
10 dried chiles de arbol, stemmed, halved lengthwise, and seeded
2 teaspoons ground dried pasilla peppers
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons unsalted hulled pumpkin seeds
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1/4 cup finely chopped scallions
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro

1
Heat the broiler to high and arrange a rack in the middle.
2
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, then place the tomatoes skin-side up on the baking sheet.
3
Broil the tomatoes until the skins are slightly charred.
4
Remove from the oven and set aside.
5
Adjust the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
6
Place the roasted tomatoes in a large stainless steel pan over high heat.
7
Add the chiles de arbol, pasilla peppers, salt, sugar, and water and stir to combine.
8
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer, stirring often, until the mixture has reduced slightly and thickened, about 20 minutes.
9
Meanwhile, toast the pumpkin seeds on a baking sheet until just browned, about 10 minutes.
10
Remove from the oven and set aside.
11
Add the vinegar to the tomato mixture and cook for 1 minute.
12
Place the mixture in a blender, add the toasted pumpkin seeds, and blend until smooth.
13
Pour the salsa into a container and stir in the scallions and cilantro.
14
Refrigerate until chilled before serving, about 3 hours.

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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: 5 medium Roma tomatoes, cored and halved, 10 dried chiles de arbol, stemmed, halved lengthwise, and seeded, 2 teaspoons ground dried pasilla peppers, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Papalote-Inspired Salsa Recipe 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.

Papalote-Inspired Salsa Recipe

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