Salsa de Semillas
By Kadzima
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!
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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