Salsa Roja Mexicana

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chile de árbol peppers (stems removed)
• 1 lb tomatoes
• 1 garlic clove (peeled)
• salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Fill a pot with water and bring to a boil over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add tomatoes and boil for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Turn off the heat, add arbol chilies, cover, and allow to soak for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Add garlic and salt to a molcajete or mortar alongside half of the chilies.

5. 5

   Grind until you'll have a paste and then repeat with the remaining chilies.

6. 6

   Add one tomato at a time and grind well before adding the next.

7. 7

   Keep grinding until the salsa has your desired consistency. Adjust salt to taste and serve.

8. 8

   --- Using a Blender ---

9. 9

   Place arbol chilies, garlic, salt, and one tomato in a blender.

10. 10

    Blend for a couple of seconds then add the remaining tomatoes and blend until your desired consistency.

11. 11

    Transfer the salsa to a bowl or jar and adjust the salt to taste. Serve.