Mom's Salsa

This Salsa was an everyday condiment on our tabledried chiles in a cast iron skillet preferably on an
when I was growing up. Now I can't seem to everoutdoor barbacue or camping stove.
make enough to satisfy my family, friends and justAdd 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 ainhale 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 orIn 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, Dicedconsistency you like.
One can ( Large ) whole tomato's or diced if youAdd 1 Tablespoon of dried roasted chile to start. salt
prefer.and pepper to taste.
One bunch cilantro. Chop about half to start add moreAdd 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 thefamily and friends!