Salsa picante de chile de arbol

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
ounceDried chiles de arbol --
(about 40 to 50
Mixed size)
tablespoonSesame seeds
2tablespoonsShelled pumpkin seeds
\"pepitas\"
¼teaspoonCumin seeds (or a generous
¼teaspoonGround)
4largesAllspice berries (or about
teaspoonGround)
2Cloves -- or a big pinch of
Ground cloves
1tablespoonDried oregano
1teaspoonSalt
2largesCloves garlic -- peeled and
Chopped
¾cupCider vinegar

Directions

Stem the chiles, then roll them between your thumb and fingers, pressing gently to loosen the seeds inside. Break in half and shake out as many seeds as possible, then place in a blender jar. Heat an ungreased skillet over medium low. Toast the sesames and pumpkinseeds separately. Pulverize the cumin alspice and cloves in a mortar, then add to the blender jar along with the oregano, salt garlic and vinegar. Blend for several minutes til the mixture is orange red and quite smooth. Stir in tequila and water to thin (about a ½ or ¾ cup total). I generally let it sit for another hour and blend again, spoon into a jar and store in refrigerator. Makes 1¾ cups West Central Mexico

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