1Char tomatoes and jalapeño chilis in a pan over medium heat.
2Remove chilis and tomatoes once charred and set aside.
3In the same pan, heat a dash of oil and briefly sauté onion, garlic, and dried tree chilis until lightly toasted.
4Add charred tomatoes, jalapeños, toasted garlic, onion, and dried chilis to a blender. Season with salt, a pinch of oregano, and a small splash of water. Blend until smooth.
5Heat 3 tablespoons of oil or lard in a saucepan and pour in the blended salsa.
6Season with freshly ground black pepper and bring to a boil.
7Simmer the salsa for 2-3 minutes, then add more salt if needed.
8Stir in fresh chopped cilantro and remove from heat.
Ingredients
6 whole tomato
2 whole jalapeño chili
1 piece onion
2 clove garlic
1 dash vegetable oil
6-8 whole dried tree chili
salt
1 pinch oregano
1 dash water
3 tbsp cooking oil
black pepper
1 handful cilantro, freshly chopped
Equipment
skillettongsblendersaucepanladle
Tips
Add a little bit of paprika to the blender if your tomatoes aren't very red, for a more vibrant color.