Salsa De Arbol (Aaron Sanchez) |
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 90 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Ingredients:
4 dried arbol chiles, stemmed |
1 pound plum tomatoes, halved |
1/2 white onion, chopped |
1 clove garlic, minced |
1 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably mexican) |
juice of 1/2 lime |
pinch of sugar |
kosher salt |
fresh cilantro, for garnish |
Directions:
1. Toast the chiles in a dry skillet or saucepan over medium-low heat, shaking the pan, about 2 minutes. Pour 1/2 cup boiling water on top, cover and let soak 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, preheat a grill or grill pan to high. Grill the tomatoes, turning, until charred. Transfer to a food processor. Add the chiles and their soaking water, onion, garlic, oregano, lime juice, sugar and 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; pulse until chunky. Set aside, about 1 hour. Garnish with cilantro.
3. Photograph by Tina Rupp
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