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Arbol/Ancho Salsa with Tomatillos and Peanuts

Some of my ingredients were getting a little ripe on the counter so I decided to toss together this “kitchen sink” salsa yesterday.

by mmm-toast

19 Comments

  1. mmm-toast

    Ingredients

    – 1/3 cup Neutral Oil
    – 1.5 cups Water
    – 20-25 raw Peanuts
    – 35 Arbol Chiles (Stems cut Off)
    – 1 Large Jalapeno (Diced)
    – 2 Ancho Chiles (Remove Stems / Seeds)
    – 1/4 White Onion (Julienned)
    – 4 Garlic Cloves (Large Dice)
    – 3-4 Tomatillos
    – 1 tsp Salt

    Instructions

    – Simmer tomatillos in the water for 3-4 minutes each side. Set aside.
    – Bring remaining water to boil then pour over Ancho chilies in a small bowl. Cover and soak for 20 minutes.
    – While anchos are soaking, heat oil to low / medium. Add arbols and peanuts, cooking for roughly 3-4 minutes. Make sure not to burn.
    – Remove chilies and peanuts from oil and add onions and diced jalapeno. Cook for 4 minutes, then add garlic and cook for additional 1 minute. Remove from heat.
    – Add onions, garlic, jalapeno peanuts, arbols, cooking oil, soaked Anchos, 1/4 cup of the soaking liquid, and 1/4 cup of fresh water to blender. Blend on high for 30-45 seconds.
    – Add in Tomatillos and salt and pulse until desired consistency is reached. Add more salt and/or bouillon to taste.

  2. exgaysurvivordan

    I’m also a fan of sesame seeds , it gives a creamy effect similar to peanuts and pairs nicely with the arbol.

  3. No_Gap_5575

    I made this earlier this week from Jonathan Zaragoza’s recipe and it was so spicy it melted my tastebuds off

  4. lighthandstoo

    Thank you SO much for posting this recipe – I’ve got tor try it!

  5. EricBlack42

    you’re not getting flamed for the blender use?

  6. hamburger_jesus666

    I can’t stop making salsa de cacahuate. I’ve used tomatillos as well! Looks tasty!

  7. recklessvanilla

    YESSS this looks delicious! Love everything you added

  8. recklessvanilla

    I don’t typically add the ancho peppers to my Arbol salsa, but I think I will try that next. Do you feel like you can taste it over the arbol?

  9. MagazineDelicious151

    And peanuts, never seen that before?

  10. The-Lions_Den

    Looks awesome. Never tried an arbol with peanuts, very interesting! Does it make it creamier? I’ll have to give it a try!

  11. Significant-Text3412

    Sounds like literal fire 🔥 love it

  12. ALoafOfBrad

    Peanuts is interesting i might have to try it

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