Chile de Arbol Salsa (Salsa de Chile de Arbol) | Muy Bueno

dried chile de arbol

🥗Healthier: fresh jalapeños

💰Cheaper: dried guajillo chiles

Fresh jalapeños provide heat with fewer calories.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Apple cider vinegar offers acidity with distinct flavor.

Heat canola oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add chiles and toast for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly so chiles are fried well and change color.

Add onion and garlic and fry for 2 minutes, again stirring constantly.

Transfer fried ingredients to a food processor or blender and add whole tomatoes, tomato sauce, and salt. Puree until salsa is smooth with specks of chiles. Add salt to taste.

Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.

Serve as a salsa dip or to top off your favorite tacos or tostadas.

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