TOASTED CHILE DE ÁRBOL AND TOMATILLO SALSA

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For a salsa that won't send smoke shooting from your ears, be thorough about removing the seeds from the chiles-and even scraping out the ribs, the hottest part.

Categories     Bon Appétit     Salsa     Sauce     Condiment     Chile Pepper     Hot Pepper     Tomatillo     Garlic     Sauce Secrets

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 dried chiles de árbol, seeds and ribs removed
3 medium tomatillos, husks removed, rinsed
3 garlic cloves, smashed
Kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Toast chiles in a medium skillet over medium heat, turning often, until starting to brown lightly in spots (don't char), about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Place chiles, tomatillos, garlic, and 2 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan and season with salt. Cover, bring to a simmer, and cook until tomatillos turn olive green and burst, 5-8 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit (still covered) 5 minutes.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer chiles, tomatillos, and garlic to a blender or food processor; add ½ cup cooking liquid from saucepan and purée until smooth. Add lime juice and season with salt. Let cool before serving.
  • Do Ahead
  • Salsa can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.

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