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
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Ingredients
- •1½ ounces dried chiles de árbol
- •1½ ounces ancho chiles
- •1 medium white onion
- •4 cloves garlic
- •1 tablespoon kosher salt
- •⅓ cup distilled white vinegar
Cooking Instructions
- 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.
DO AHEAD: Salsa can be made 4 days ahead. Cover and chill.
