Salsa De Chiles De Arbol: Red Hot!

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 1

Salsa De Chiles De Arbol: Red Hot! perfect for spicy food lovers

by The Chefin Salsa

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 large garlic clove , unpeeled
	1 cup dried arbol chile , stemmed ( about 30 chiles )
	1/3 cup water
	1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
	1 teaspoon vinegar , preferably Heinz

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Salsa De Chiles De Arbol: Red Hot! is a spicy and flavorful Mexican salsa that is perfect for those who love a good kick of heat in their food. This salsa uses dried arbol chiles, which have a distinct flavor that sets them apart from other chiles. The garlic in this recipe provides a mellow and nutty flavor that complements the heat of the chiles. This salsa is perfect for dipping tortilla chips, adding to tacos, or drizzling over grilled meats. Be sure to have a glass of water nearby!

Instructions

1.	Toast garlic clove in a hot dry skillet for 5 minutes until softened.
2.	Remove garlic from skillet and set aside to cool.
3.	Add chiles to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes until lightly browned.
4.	Combine garlic, chiles, water, kosher salt, and vinegar in a food processor and process until smooth.

PROS

This salsa is fiery hot, which makes it perfect for those who love spicy food.

The arbol chile in this recipe brings a unique flavor and aroma to the salsa.

CONS

The heat level of this salsa may be too intense for some people.

The vinegar used in this recipe may overpower the other flavors in the salsa.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The capsaicin in arbol chiles has been shown to boost metabolism and reduce inflammation.
Garlic also contains antioxidants that can help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease.