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Best Easy Salsa Taquera Recipe

Name: Best Easy Salsa Taquera Recipe
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 50 g
Ingredients: Tomatillos 1.5 cups; Dried árbol chiles 12 pieces; Garlic cloves 3 cloves; White onion 0.25 cup; Salt 0.75 tsp; Vegetable oil 1 tbsp; Water 3 tbsp

The classic taquería salsa made from roasted tomatillos, árbol chiles, and garlic. This vegetarian, fresh condiment is the essential family taco companion with bold, balanced heat.

Cook 20 min Difficulty EASY 28 kcal

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

Tomatillos 1.5 cups
Dried árbol chiles 12 pieces
Garlic cloves 3 cloves
White onion 0.25 cup

Seasonings/Sauce

Salt 0.75 tsp
Vegetable oil 1 tbsp
Water 3 tbsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 4 g 57%

Protein 1 g 14%

Fat 1 g 29%

Serving size 50g

Cooking steps

1

Preheat a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange tomatillos on the skillet and roast for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally until charred and softened.
2

Add dried árbol chiles to the skillet and toast for 20–30 seconds, stirring constantly; do not let them burn.
3

Remove chiles and tomatillos from the skillet and let them cool. Place garlic cloves (unpeeled) on the skillet and roast for 2 minutes, turning once, until fragrant. Peel garlic when cool.
4

In a blender or food processor, combine roasted tomatillos, toasted chiles, peeled garlic, onion, and salt. Add 3 tbsp water for proper consistency.
5

Blend until very smooth. With the blender running on low, stream in vegetable oil to emulsify. Taste and adjust salt if needed. Serve at room temperature.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What’s the key ingredient in this Salsa Taquera recipe?

The roasted tomatillos are the backbone of this salsa, providing both its vibrant tang and the classic body. The combination with árbol chiles and garlic defines its iconic flavor.

Q. How can I prevent the árbol chiles from turning bitter?

Be sure to toast the árbol chiles in a hot, dry skillet for only 20–30 seconds, stirring constantly. Over-toasting can easily cause bitterness, so remove them from heat as soon as they darken and become fragrant.

Q. What’s the best way to ensure a smooth salsa texture?

Blend the roasted tomatillos and chiles thoroughly until the mixture is very smooth. Adding water helps with blending, and streaming in vegetable oil at the end aids with emulsification, giving a silky finish.

Q. How many calories and what’s the nutrition balance per serving?

Each 50g serving contains around 28 kcal, with carbohydrates providing 57% of calories, fat 29%, and protein 14%, making it a light and balanced salsa.

Best Easy Salsa Taquera Recipe

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