Description
This exciting salsa is bursting with flavor! If costeno chile peppers are not available, try substituting de arbol peppers — they work just as well! This spicy salsa is great with fish, meat or chicken.
Ingredients
- 6 costeno amarillo chile peppers
- ½ pound tomatillos, husked
- 1 clove garlic
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a medium iron skillet over medium high heat
- cook the costeno amarillo chile peppers
- stirring constantly
- until dark brown. Do not allow peppers to burn. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Place tomatillos in a medium saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes
- remove from heat and drain.
- Place chile peppers
- tomatillos and garlic in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Transfer chile pepper mixture to a medium bowl. Mix in onion
- cilantro and salt. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: 8