Salsa Roja

Directions

  1. 1Remove husks from tomatillos and rinse well.
  2. 2Remove seeds from guajillo peppers and rinse.
  3. 3Remove stems from chile de árbol peppers.
  4. 4Place tomatillos, onion, and garlic in a cast iron skillet over heat.
  5. 5Cook tomatillos for 8-10 minutes, and remove onion and garlic after 4-5 minutes.
  6. 6Toast guajillo and chile de árbol peppers in the skillet for 2-3 minutes.
  7. 7Add toasted peppers, garlic, onion, and 1/2 cup of water to a blender and blend.
  8. 8Add tomatillos and chicken bouillon to the blender, then pulse a few times.

Ingredients

  • 8 whole tomatillo
  • 1 large garlic
  • 1 piece onion
  • 2 whole guajillo pepper
  • 8 whole chile de árbol
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 tbsp chicken bouillon

Equipment

colandercast iron skillettongsblender

Tips

  • You can substitute salt for the chicken bouillon.