Salsa Roja

Directions

  1. 1Peel the garlic cloves by smashing them with the side of a knife.
  2. 2Lightly toast the garlic cloves and dried chiles in a skillet with olive oil over heat.
  3. 3Place the tomatoes and onion in a pot with water and boil until soft.
  4. 4Transfer the boiled tomatoes and onion, along with the toasted garlic and chiles, to a blender. Add a splash of the boiling water and salt, then blend until smooth.
  5. 5Pour the blended salsa into a bowl and stir in the fresh chopped onion and cilantro.

Ingredients

  • 2 whole tomato
  • 1/2 whole yellow onion
  • 1 whole head garlic
  • chile de árbol (optional)
  • 2 whole guajillo chile
  • olive oil
  • water
  • salt (optional)
  • yellow onion, fresh chopped
  • cilantro, fresh chopped

Equipment

cutting boardknifeskilletpotblenderbowlspoon