Salsa Roja

Salsa Roja

Prep 15 min Cook 15 minSalsas and saucesEasyServes 8

A smoky, medium-heat red table salsa built on dried and fresh chiles.

Ingredients

  • 6 roma tomatoes
  • 4 dried guajillo chiles
  • 2 chiles de arbol
  • 1/2 white onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Toast the dried chiles in a dry skillet 30 seconds per side, then soak 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Char the tomatoes, onion and garlic in the same skillet until blistered.

  3. 3

    Blend everything with the vinegar and a little soaking liquid.

  4. 4

    Season with salt and simmer 10 minutes to deepen the flavor.

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