Dried Chile Salsa

A spicy Mexican-style salsa made with toasted dried chiles de árbol and ancho chiles, blended with onion, garlic, and vinegar for a complex and fiery condiment.

8 servings
25 min

Ingredients

  • ounces dried chiles de árbol
  • ounces ancho chiles
  • 1 medium white onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • cup distilled white vinegar

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Toast chiles in a dry medium skillet over high heat, turning often, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Let cool slightly, then remove stems and seeds. Place chiles, onion, garlic, salt, and 1 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until very soft, 15-20 minutes. Purée chile mixture in a blender until smooth. Strain into a medium bowl and mix in vinegar.

    25 min

  2. 2.

    DO AHEAD: Salsa can be made 4 days ahead. Cover and chill.