Toasted pepitas and spicy chilies de arbol give fresh tomato salsa a nutty, smoky flavor.
This recipe was developed for the Flavor Forecast: Looking Back to Look Forward.
Toasted pepitas and spicy chilies de arbol give fresh tomato salsa a nutty, smoky flavor.
This recipe was developed for the Flavor Forecast: Looking Back to Look Forward.
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Instructions
Prep
- In a sauté pan over medium high heat blister all sides of chilies de arbol. Transfer to a blender and add first amount of pepita seeds. Blend on high until mixture is ground. Set aside.
- Heat oil in same sauté pan. Add onions and cook until translucent. Add tomatoes and good until softened.
- Place tomato mixture in blender with ground chilies and pepitas. Add orange juice, oregano, salt and ancho chile. Pulse until coarsely ground. Hold refrigerated for service.
Service
- Garnish with cilantro and chopped pepitas.
