Salsa Borracho
Salsa Borracho gets its name from the added tequila and will make a perfect pairing with fish tacos.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Bake dried chilies in a rimmed pan in a 250° oven until fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes. Cool briefly, then break off and discard stems. Shake out and discard seeds. Place chilies in a bowl and pour 1 cup boiling water over them. Let stand until soft, about 10 minutes.
Step 2
2
Meanwhile, broil tomatoes in a rimmed pan about 4 inches from heat, turning as needed, until charred, 5 to 8 minutes. Let cool.
Step 3
3
With a slotted spoon, transfer soaked chilies to a blender or food processor. Purée until smooth, adding about 3 tablespoons of the soaking water to blend smoothly. Discard remaining water.
Step 4
4
Add to blender the roasted tomatoes, onion, garlic, lime juice, and fresh chili. Whirl until coarsely puréed. Season to taste with tequila and salt, then stir in cilantro.
Step 5
5
Nutritional analysis per tablespoon.
Ingredients
1/2 ounce (2 to 4) dried New Mexico chilies
1 dried ancho chili
3 firm-ripe tomatoes (3/4 lb. total), cored
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh jalapeño chili
1 to 2 tablespoons tequila
Salt
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
Step 1
1
Bake dried chilies in a rimmed pan in a 250° oven until fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes. Cool briefly, then break off and discard stems. Shake out and discard seeds. Place chilies in a bowl and pour 1 cup boiling water over them. Let stand until soft, about 10 minutes.
Step 2
2
Meanwhile, broil tomatoes in a rimmed pan about 4 inches from heat, turning as needed, until charred, 5 to 8 minutes. Let cool.
Step 3
3
With a slotted spoon, transfer soaked chilies to a blender or food processor. Purée until smooth, adding about 3 tablespoons of the soaking water to blend smoothly. Discard remaining water.
Step 4
4
Add to blender the roasted tomatoes, onion, garlic, lime juice, and fresh chili. Whirl until coarsely puréed. Season to taste with tequila and salt, then stir in cilantro.
Step 5
5
Nutritional analysis per tablespoon.
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