Salsa Chiles de Árbol

Preparation info
  • Makes About

    ½ cup

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Convivir: Modern Mexican Cuisine in California’s Wine Country

By Rogelio Garcia

Published 2024

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Ingredients

  • 5 árbol chiles, stems removed
  • ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • 1 clove

Method

Dry roast the árbol chiles on a comal as directed. Transfer the chiles to a bowl, add water to cover, and let rehydrate for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a molcajete, combine the coarse salt, garlic, and shallot and work with a tejolote to a paste. Set aside.

Drain the chiles. In a saucepan, combine the chiles and tomatoes, add water to cover, and