SALSA COSTENA

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This exciting salsa is bursting with flavor! If costeno chile peppers are not available, try substituting de arbol peppers -- they work just as well! This spicy salsa is great with fish, meat or chicken.

Provided by S.B.

Categories     Salsa Verde

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 costeno amarillo chile peppers
½ pound tomatillos, husked
1 clove garlic
½ cup chopped onion
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a medium iron skillet over medium high heat, cook the costeno amarillo chile peppers, stirring constantly, until dark brown. Do not allow peppers to burn. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Place tomatillos in a medium saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes, remove from heat and drain.
  • Place chile peppers, tomatillos and garlic in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
  • Transfer chile pepper mixture to a medium bowl. Mix in onion, cilantro and salt. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 23.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 151.5 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

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