Salsa Cremosa Roja

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cook the tomatillos in water until tender.
  2. 2Seed the guajillo chiles.
  3. 3Chop the onion.
  4. 4Add oil to a pot.
  5. 5Add the onion and garlic to the pot.
  6. 6Add more oil and salt.
  7. 7Cook until caramelized and golden brown.
  8. 8Add the chiles.
  9. 9Toast them until fragrant and starting to take on color.
  10. 10Transfer the mixture to a blender.
  11. 11Add a pinch of salt and a little tomatillo water.
  12. 12Blend.
  13. 13Add the tomatillos.
  14. 14Puree until smooth.
  15. 15Pour into a container.
  16. 16Add a pinch of sugar.
  17. 17Stir and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 50 g neutral oil
  • 125 g white onion, large dice
  • 25 g garlic, whole and peeled
  • 6 g chiltepín chiles
  • 355 g tomatillos, whole
  • 130 g water
  • 5 g Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • 1.5 g sugar
  • 10 g guajillo chiles seeded and stemmed
  • 150 g boiling water
  • tomatillos
  • oil
  • salt
  • pinch sugar

Equipment

potsscissorscutting boardknifespatulablender

Tips

  • Adding a pinch of sugar to the salsa rounds out the flavors.