Salsa Picante de Chile Arbol:


1 1/4 oz (50 to 60) dried Chile de Arbol
1 1/2 tbls sesame seeds 
2 tbls pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1/4 tsp cumin seeds (toasted...place in medium pan till they smoke then
immediatly remove and toss).
4 large allspice berries
2 cloves
1 tsp oregano (toasted with cumin seeds)
salt to taste
2 - 3 cloves garlic toasted with skin on.
3/4 cup cider vinegar

Stem the chiles and place in blender or cuisinart with seeds. lightly
brown sesame seeds then toss into blender. also brown pumkin seeds in
skillet then add to blender. ( If while toasting you BURN something do
not add to dish as it will cause a BITTER taste, Start over with same
ingredient). 

Now...take allspice, oregano, salt, cumin and crush together. Add to
blender.
 
Add all ingredients...then blend for a few minutes until you have a red
orange sauce... let sit for a few minutes then strain. Add any
additional liquid as needed(water).

Should let sit for twenty four hours... Needs no refrigeration and lasts
a  long time. Very HOT.

                                        Let me know what you think,
                                        Mario
                                        mas@inetdirect.com 
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