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New Mexico Chile Salsa

Restaurant style new mexico chile salsa
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: new mexico chiles, roasted vegetables, salsa, taqueria style
Servings: 16 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 dried new mexico chile pods
  • 1 white or yellow onion, cut into chunks
  • 3 roma tomatoes
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced and deseeded
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450°.
  • In a skillet over med-high heat, toast the new mexico chile pods for a few minutes on each side until they being to slightly char.
  • Remove from the pan and soak in a bowl of water for 30 minutes. Remove the them and dump out the seeds. (you don't have to get them all)
  • Place the tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, and garlic on a baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes.
  • Now put all the ingredients in a blender.
  • Puree until smooth. Pour into a serving dish and refrigerate. Serve when cooled.
  • ENJOY!