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Vibrant red El Patrons Fire Red Salsa in a rustic molcajete with tortilla chips and lime wedges artfully arranged around it

El Patrons Fire Red Salsa

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 servings
Calories 35 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Blender
  • Large bowl
  • Measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 3 habanero peppers fresh
  • 6 arbol chilies dried
  • 6 medium Roma tomatoes
  • 1 whole head of garlic
  • 1/4 medium white onion raw
  • 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil for roasting only, not added to salsa

Instructions
 

  • Place habaneros and arbol chilies in a bowl and cover completely with warm water. Weigh down with a plate to keep peppers fully submerged. Soak overnight (8-12 hours).
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add Roma tomatoes and whole head of garlic to the oil.
  • Cook tomatoes and garlic in the oil for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until tomato skins begin to peel and loosen naturally. The garlic should become golden and soft.
  • Remove tomatoes and garlic from oil and let cool slightly. Discard the cooking oil (do not add to salsa).
  • Drain the soaked peppers and remove stems. For less heat, remove seeds from some or all peppers.
  • Squeeze roasted garlic cloves from their skins. Peel the loosened skin from tomatoes.
  • Add soaked peppers, roasted tomatoes, garlic, raw onion, oregano, and salt to a blender.
  • Blend until desired consistency is reached, starting with short pulses and gradually blending longer for a smoother texture.
  • Taste and adjust salt and heat level as needed. Let salsa rest for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

Storage tip: Keep refrigerated in glass containers for up to 2 weeks. Flavors improve after the first day. For less heat, reduce habaneros or remove seeds. Do not use the cooking oil in the final salsa.

Nutrition

Calories: 35kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gSodium: 295mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g
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