Traditional Arbol Chile Salsa
This Traditional Arbol Chile Salsa is truly incredible. You'll want to make a triple batch and freeze some because it's some of the best homemade salsa you'll ever have!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 people
Author: Gaby
- 6-10 dry arbol chiles, cleaned with a damp cloth
- 2 roma tomatoes
- 4 small tomatillos, husks removed and cleaned
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
- 1/2 bunch cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced
- Kosher salt
Fill a medium pot with 6 cups cold water and add the dry chilies, bring to a boil over medium high heat. Once boiling add in the tomatoes, garlic and tomatillos. Cook 10 min. Remove from heat, strain and discard the water, place everything into a blender and pulse the blender to chop everything up, smooth but chunky.
Add the onions and cilantro to the blender and pulse a few more times, or until you have the consistency you like. Remove to a bowl and stir in salt and lime juice. Let cool to room temp and refrigerate 3-5 days