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Salsa Tlaquepaque

Salsa Tlaquepaque (Tlaquepaque, Jalisco is a beautiful town in Mexico) is a delicious and zesty salsa made with fresh tomatillos, garlic, onions, dried chiles, and a secret ingredient (instant coffee).
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4 cups
Calories: 49kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 tomatillos
  • 1 onion, medium
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 6 guajillo peppers
  • 3 chile de arbol
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee add more if needed

Instructions

Roast the vegetables

  • Roasting the vegetables in the air fryer. Place on a baking sheet or air fryer basket the tomatillos, onion, and garlic seasoned with oil and salt for 6 minutes at 400ºF. Open, move the vegetables and place the chiles. Roast for 1 more minute.
  • Roasting vegetables over the stove. Roast the vegetables and chiles over medium-high heat on a skillet or comal. Turn frequently until the vegetables are roasted on all sides. Roast for two minutes on each side.

Make the salsa

  • Blend. Blend all the ingredients with a good pinch of salt. You can add vegetable broth or water to help the blender run smoothly.
  • Mix the coffee in. Pour the chile de Arbol-guajillo salsa into a small bowl and mix the instant coffee. Let it sit for five minutes, check for seasoning, adjust if necessary and enjoy.

Notes

How do I know the chiles are roasted and ready? You can smell the chile aroma, and their color changes; it becomes a bit darker.
How to make salsa in the air fryer best tips. Making salsa in an air fryer includes using fresh ingredients, preheating the air fryer, and using a food processor or blender to chop the ingredients before adding them to the air fryer.
Which instant coffee is the best? Use the one you have on hand; instant coffee will work with this salsa.
How to store the salsa? It is best to store salsa in a covered container in the fridge, which will keep for up to a week. You can also freeze the salsa for up to three months, and adjust the seasoning when thawed.

Nutrition

Serving: 4cup | Calories: 49kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 588mg | Potassium: 297mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1549IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: salsa
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Vegan
Keyword: gaujillo salsa, guajillo tomatillo salsa, Mexican salsa with coffee
Author: Alejandra Graf
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