How to make Mexican style Hot 🥵 Sauce⎮ Salsa Chili 🌶 de Arbol

dried chili de arbol

🥗Healthier: fresh jalapeños

💰Cheaper: dried red pepper flakes

Fresh jalapeños offer a milder heat, while red pepper flakes are more accessible.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

Chop the onion into quarters.

Combine tomatillo tomatoes, roma tomatoes, onion, chili serranos, and dried chili de arbol in a pot.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and cover with water, not completely submerged.

Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook for 10-15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, turn off the heat and let it cool.

Strain the mixture, reserving about 1/2 cup of the water.

Transfer the vegetables to a blender, adding 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

Blend until smooth, pulsing as needed.

Pour the blended sauce into a bowl.

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