Arbol Chile Salsa

11 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 5 allspice berries
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons raw pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
  • 1 ounce dried arbol chiles (about 50 chiles), stemmed and seeded
  • 1 cup cider vinegar
  • 2 large garlic cloves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

Directions

  1. 1
    In a mortar or spice grinder, combine the cumin seeds, allspice berries, cloves and oregano and finely grind.
  2. 2
    Transfer to a blender.
  3. 3
    In a small skillet, toast the sesame seeds over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. 4
    Transfer the seeds to the blender.
  5. 5
    Add the pumpkin seeds to the skillet and toast over moderate heat, tossing occasionally, until golden, 3 to 5 minutes.
  6. 6
    Transfer the pumpkin seeds to the blender.
  7. 7
    Add all of the remaining ingredients to the blender and puree until smooth.
  8. 8
    Funnel the salsa into a glass jar or bottle and chill before serving.

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