Celia'S Mexican Salsa

Name: Celia'S Mexican Salsa
Ingredients: 1 lb. tomatillos (this is a green Mexican vegetable that can be found in the produce section at the grocery store usually near the tomatoes); 9 Chile de Arbols (these are similar to red peppers except they are hotter; they can be found in the produce section at a grocery store like Food Max); 2 pieces fresh garlic; salt to taste; 1 c. water

5 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 lb. tomatillos (this is a green Mexican vegetable that can be found in the produce section at the grocery store usually near the tomatoes)
9 Chile de Arbols (these are similar to red peppers except they are hotter; they can be found in the produce section at a grocery store like Food Max)
2 pieces fresh garlic
salt to taste
1 c. water

Directions

1

Peel the tomatillos and boil in 1 cup of water until softened. While the tomatillos are boiling, toast the Chile de Arbols in a pan on top of the stove for about 5 minutes on medium heat or until they look toasted.
2

When the tomatillos are soft and the Chile de Arbols are toasted, place the following in a blender:
3

the water the tomatillos were boiled in, 1/2 of the tomatillos, 2 pieces of fresh garlic and the toasted Chile de Arbols.
4

Blend until smooth, then add the other half of the tomatillos and press the grater button on the blender for only a couple of seconds.
5

Add salt to taste.