King Taco Red Salsa Recipe
There’s something unforgettable about the King Taco Red Salsa Recipe. It’s bold, spicy, and packed with deep, smoky flavors.
Ingredients
- 6 dried guajillo chilies
- 4 dried chile de árbol
- 4 garlic cloves peeled
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/4 cup water for blending
- 1 tsp white vinegar optional
Instructions
- Remove stems and seeds from all chilies.
- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium flame.
- Add chilies and lightly toast for 30 seconds.
- Add garlic and toast for 1 more minute.
- Remove from heat. Let it cool slightly.
- Transfer all contents to the blender.
- Add salt, water, and vinegar to blend.
- Blend until very smooth and thick.
- Strain salsa through mesh sieve if needed.
- Store salsa in a clean jar tightly sealed.
Notes
- Use gloves when handling dried chilies.
- Don’t over-toast chilies or they taste bitter.
- Adjust árbol chilies for desired heat level.
- Always blend while mixture is still warm.
- Straining makes it smooth like King Taco’s.
- Add more water if salsa seems too thick.
- Let flavors rest before serving for best tast