Pig's Chile De Arbol Salsa Recipe

Ignite your taste buds with this fiery yet flavorful Pig's Chile de Arbol Salsa! Made with readily available dried chiles de arbol, this quick and easy recipe delivers restaurant-quality salsa in just minutes. Perfect for dipping tortilla chips, topping grilled fish or chicken, or adding a spicy kick to your favorite dishes. The medium heat and rich flavor will appeal to everyone. Find dried chiles de arbol in the ethnic food aisle of most supermarkets (often Walmart!).

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 61.4 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pig's Chile De Arbol Salsa

  • 1/2 cup dried chiles de arbol
  • 1 medium white onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • Oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin

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How to Make Pig's Chile De Arbol Salsa

  1. Stem 1/2 cup dried chiles de arbol and remove seeds for less heat (optional).
  2. Roughly chop 1 medium white onion.
  3. Combine chiles and onion in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped but not pureed.
  4. Add 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon cumin to the food processor.
  5. Blend until desired consistency is reached. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  6. Transfer salsa to a bowl, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld. Serve with tortilla chips, grilled meats, or as a topping for your favorite dishes.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

1g

Carbs

4g

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