Arbol-Avocado Salsa
- 1/2 pound Italian Roma tomatoes
- 3/4 pound tomatillos, husked and washed
- 1/3 cup (12 to 15) arbol chiles
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, leaves only, chopped
- 1 medium white onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 avocado (just slightly under-ripe), peeled, seeded, an finely diced
- Preheat the broiler.
- Place the tomatoes and tomatillos on a baking sheet.
- Broil, turning occasionally, until charred all over, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Transfer to a sauce pan along with the remaining ingredients.
- Bring the mixture to boil and cook until the onions are soft, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Transfer to a food processor or blender.
- Puree and then strain.
- Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.
- Arbol salsa can be stored in the refrigerator 3 to 5 days or frozen for weeks.
- Just before serving, stir in the avocado.
italian roma tomatoes, chiles, cilantro, white onion, ground cumin, garlic, water, salt, freshly ground black pepper, avocado
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/arbol-avocado-salsa-recipe2.html (may not work)