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La Parilla Norteno-Style Arbol Chile Salsa

A home-style La Parilla Norteno-Style Arbol Chile Salsa made with Corn Oil, Water, White Onion Finely Diced, and Kosher Salt. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 1/3 cup
• 1/8 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Try this version for its complex and cleansing heat.

2. 2

   Heat the corn oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.

3. 3

   Fry the chiles, 1 or 2 at a time, until puffed and brown, about 10 seconds.

4. 4

   Do not burn or they will taste bitter.

5. 5

   Shake off excess oil from chiles and place in a food processor.

6. 6

   Put the tomatillos in a small saucepan, cover with water, and place over high heat.

7. 7

   Bring to a boil, lower heat to a simmer, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Add the tomatillos to the food processor along with the garlic.

9. 9

   Process until finely chopped.

10. 10

    Add the cilantro and water and continue to process until smooth.

11. 11

    Add the onion, salt, oregano, and cumin and pulse to mix.

12. 12

    Keeps, tightly covered, about 3 days in the refrigerator.