TomatilloArbol Chile Salsa Recipe

Name: TomatilloArbol Chile Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 tomatillos, husked, rinsed, and blackened (page 164); 6 small Roma tomatoes, blackened (page 164); 10 dried de arbol chiles, stemmed, with seeds; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar; 2 1/2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 1 teaspoon cumin seed, toasted and ground (page 164); 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, toasted (page 161); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon peanut oil

Servings: persons

9 tomatillos, husked, rinsed, and blackened (page 164)
6 small Roma tomatoes, blackened (page 164)
10 dried de arbol chiles, stemmed, with seeds
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon cumin seed, toasted and ground (page 164)
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, toasted (page 161)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon peanut oil

1
In the jar of a blender, add all the ingredients except for the peanut oil and puree until smooth.
2
In large, heavy nonstick skillet, heat the peanut oil over high heat until just smoking.
3
Refry the sauce at a sizzle, stirring constantly, until it coats a wooden spoon, 3 to 5 minutes.
4
Do not allow the sauce to become too thick; add a little water if necessary.
5
This sauce will keep for months in the freezer.
6
To make TomatilloBlackened Serrano Chile Salsa (heat level 7), substitute 5 serrano chiles, dry-roasted (page 154) and minced, for the chiles de arbol.

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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: 9 tomatillos, husked, rinsed, and blackened (page 164), 6 small Roma tomatoes, blackened (page 164), 10 dried de arbol chiles, stemmed, with seeds, 2 cloves garlic, and more.

Yes, TomatilloArbol Chile 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.

TomatilloArbol Chile Salsa

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