Guajillo and Tomatillo Salsa
A vibrant Mexican-style salsa made with toasted guajillo chiles, tomatillos, and aromatics. This versatile sauce combines the sweet heat of guajillo peppers with the bright, tangy flavor of tomatillos.
4 servings
18 min
Ingredients
- •3 whole dried large guajillo or New Mexico chiles
- •1 whole dried chile de árbol
- •½ pound fresh tomatillos
- •¼ cup white onion
- •1 clove garlic
- •1 tablespoon orange juice
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Heat a dry heavy medium skillet (not nonstick) over medium heat until hot, then toast chiles briefly on all sides, pressing flat with tongs, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes.
3 min
- 2.
Simmer tomatillos in water to cover in a small saucepan until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a blender and add chiles, onion, garlic, orange juice, and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Blend until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids). Transfer to a bowl and cool to room temperature.
15 min