Arbol Chile Salsa
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 5 allspice berries
- 2 whole cloves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons raw pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- 1 ounce dried arbol chiles (about 50 chiles), stemmed and seeded
- 1 cup cider vinegar
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- In a mortar or spice grinder, combine the cumin seeds, allspice berries, cloves and oregano and finely grind.
- Transfer to a blender.
- In a small skillet, toast the sesame seeds over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Transfer the seeds to the blender.
- Add the pumpkin seeds to the skillet and toast over moderate heat, tossing occasionally, until golden, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Transfer the pumpkin seeds to the blender.
- Add all of the remaining ingredients to the blender and puree until smooth.
- Funnel the salsa into a glass jar or bottle and chill before serving.
cumin seeds, berries, cloves, oregano, sesame seeds, pepitas, arbol chiles, cider vinegar, garlic, sugar, kosher salt
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/arbol-chile-salsa (may not work)