Salsa de Cacahuate y Chile de Árbol (Peanut and Árbol Chile Salsa)

By polloazul

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/4 cup roasted unsalted peanuts
• 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
• 6 dried árbol chiles, stemmed
• 8 black peppercorns
• 6 allspice berries
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small white onion, minced
• 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp. kosher salt

Details

Adapted from saveur.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in an 8″ skillet over medium heat; add peanuts, thyme, chiles, peppercorns, allspice, garlic, and onion, and cook, stirring, until onion is soft, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a blender and add vinegar, salt and 1/2 cup water; blend until very smooth, about 2 minutes. Let cool.