Classic Tomatillo and Árbol Chile Salsa

By: Everyday Mexican Instant Pot Cookbook by Leslie Limon

Classic Tomatillo and Árbol Chile Salsa
cuisine icon Cuisine
Mexican
cuisine icon Course
Main Course, Snack
cuisine icon Difficulty
Easy
cuisine icon Duration
15-30 min
cuisine icon Diet
Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
cuisine icon Cooking Technique
Pressure Cook, Sauté
cuisine icon Notes
["Ingredient tip: For enhanced flavor, look for tomatillos milperos, a smaller, more flavorful variety, in the produce section of Hispanic grocery stores."]
cuisine icon Keywords
15-30 min, 2 1/2 - 3 cups, coarse salt, contributed, cook 15 min, dairy free, dried árbol chiles, easy, garlic, gluten free, main course, mexican, prep 5 min, pressure cook, sauté, snack, tomatillos, vegan, vegetable oil, vegetarian, water

prep icon Prep Time
5 min
cook icon Cook Time
15 min

serving icon Servings
2 1/2 - 3 cups
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 40 dried árbol chiles
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 1/4 lbs tomatillos
  • coarse salt
  • 2 cups Water
Instructions
  • Set the Instant Pot to Sauté and adjust to More for high. Heat the vegetable oil in the pot, add the chiles and garlic, and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, or until lightly toasted. Add the tomatillos and 2 cups water.
  • Lock the lid into place and set the steam release valve to sealed. Select Manual or Pressure Cook and set the timer for 12 minutes on high.
  • When cooking is complete, quick release the pressure. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer the tomatillos, chiles, and garlic to a blender. Add 1 cup of the cooking liquid and process until smooth. Pour into a heat-proof bowl; season with coarse salt to taste.
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