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Salsa de Semillas

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This spicy salsa de semillas is made with chiles de arbol and plenty of nuts and seeds, resulting in a chunky, crunchy texture. It's a perfect addition to salads, toast or tortilla chips, soups and chiles, tacos, and all sorts of meat dishes!

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons peanut or canola oil
  • 1/3 cup dried chile de arbol (about 15 pods)
  • 1/2 cup crushed roasted peanuts
  • 1/2 cup green pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 cup white sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup black sesame seeds
  • kosher salt

Details

Servings 2
Cooking time 10mins
Adapted from tastingtable.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chiles and toast until aromatic, about 2 to 3 minutes. Leave the oil in the pan, and put the peppers in a food processor and pulse until crushed.

In the same pan, toast the peanuts, pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds over medium heat until aromatic, about 2 to 3 minutes. Return the crushed chiles to the pan and toast the mixture for 1 minute longer. Turn off the heat,
add a few pinches of salt and serve.

Note: The salsa will keep in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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