Four-Alarm Red Salsa

Ingredients

• 1 ounce dried chile arbols, seeded
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 3 cups chopped onion
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup chopped tomatillos (about 2)
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce

Preparation

1. Combine chiles and boiling water; let stand 30 minutes. Drain.
2. Combine chiles, onion, and next 6 ingredients (onion through garlic) in a medium saucepan. Place over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes. Remove from heat; cool 15 minutes. Place onion mixture in a blender or food processor; process until blended (do not overblend). Add tomato sauce; stir well.