Salsa Taquera

Ingredients

• 3-4 chile de árbol (seeded)
• 1 guajillo pepper (seeded and cut into pieces)
• 2 medium tomatoes (quartered)
• 1 medium onion (cut into chunks)
• 4 Tablespoons olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves (peeled)
• 1 pinch cumin seeds (optional)
• salt (to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a cast-iron skillet. Add the onions and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes or just until they soften a bit.

2. 2

   Add garlic and tomatoes and keep stirring for 4-5 more minutes until everything is nicely cooked.

3. 3

   Make some room in the middle and add the chilies and cumin seeds.

4. 4

   Cook for a couple of seconds just to slightly fry the chili peppers.

5. 5

   Add ¼ cup of water and 1 teaspoon of salt, mix and cover the pan.

6. 6

   Allow to slightly cool down then transfer everything to a blender

7. 7

   Blend at high speed until you’ll have a smooth sauce.

8. 8

   Adjust salt to taste and transfer the salsa to a bowl.

9. 9

   Serve immediately or store it in an airtight container for later.