| This Salsa was an everyday condiment on our table | | | | dried chiles in a cast iron skillet preferably on an |
| when I was growing up. Now I can't seem to ever | | | | outdoor barbacue or camping stove. |
| make enough to satisfy my family, friends and just | | | | Add the dried chiles to a hot and dry skillet and roast |
| about anyone who try's it! | | | | quickly . Remove from heat as they begin to blacken. |
| The Recipe is actually pretty simple but it does require | | | | (This will be a quick process). Be very careful not to |
| you to roast your chiles outside unless you have a | | | | inhale the fumes! |
| very good ventilation system in your kitchen. | | | | Let chiles cool then place them in a ziplock bag. |
| For Mom's Salsa you will need: | | | | Crush the chiles as much as possible. |
| One 4 ounce package of dried chile de arbol or | | | | In a bowl mix all your ingredients except for the chile. if |
| japones dried chile. | | | | mixture seems too thick add water until you get the |
| One whole white onion, Diced | | | | consistency you like. |
| One can ( Large ) whole tomato's or diced if you | | | | Add 1 Tablespoon of dried roasted chile to start. salt |
| prefer. | | | | and pepper to taste. |
| One bunch cilantro. Chop about half to start add more | | | | Add more of the dried roasted chile if you really like |
| to taste. | | | | the heat! |
| 2 Cloves garlic chopped. | | | | ENJOY! You'll find that you will not be able to keep |
| 1/2 teaspoon oregano.salt and pepper to taste. | | | | enough of this Tasty Salsa around to satisfy your |
| The secret to this great tasting salsa is roasting the | | | | family and friends! |