Salsa Taquera
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Heat neutral oil in a pan on medium-high heat.
- 2Add the roma tomato, green tomatillo, onion, and garlic cloves to the pan.
- 3Stir continuously for 5-8 minutes until the vegetables have a sear on all sides.
- 4Add the chile de arbol to the pan.
- 5Mix for 6-8 minutes, ensuring the chiles do not burn and infuse the oil to an orange color.
- 6Transfer the seared vegetables and oil to a blender once tomatillos are dark green and tomatoes are blistered.
- 7Add water and salt to the blender.
- 8Blend until smooth.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp neutral oil
- 1 whole roma tomato
- 1 whole green tomatillo
- 1/2 whole white or purple onion
- 1-2 whole garlic clove
- 5-20 whole dried chile de arbol
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp salt
Equipment
panblender
Tips
- Use 5 chiles for a little heat, 10 for a nice kick, 15 for spicy, and 20 if you love spicy.
- Taste for salt at the end.