Salsa de Cacahuate with Tomato
Prep 30 min Total 30 min
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A tomato-enriched version of the peanut-chile salsa from southern Mexico (Oaxaca, Puebla, Guerrero). Charred tomatoes and chipotle morita chiles give this version more depth and body than the simple peanut-arbol salsa.
Serve it with tacos, grilled meats, enchiladas, or drizzle it over tlayudas. Its smoky richness pairs well with pork and chicken.
Ingredients
- 400 g Roma tomatoes (about 3 medium)
- 110 g raw unsalted peanuts
- 5-7 dried chipotle morita chiles (or 2 dried pasilla + 5 arbol), stemmed
- 2 garlic cloves, unpeeled (ca. 10 g)
- 1/4 medium white onion (ca. 25 g)
- 120 ml water
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt, to taste
Directions
Char tomatoes, garlic, and onion on a dry comal (garlic 5 minutes, onion and tomatoes 10-12 minutes).
Toast chiles in the dry pan, 1-2 minutes per side.
Toast peanuts over medium-low heat, 3-4 minutes until golden.
Peel garlic. Blend everything with water and salt until smooth.
Notes
- Raw peanuts give better flavor than pre-roasted.
- A splash of vinegar (1 tsp) adds brightness.
- Makes ca. 600 ml.
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