Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup chile de arbol
• 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, unsalted
• 1/3 cup olive oil (or canola)
• 2 garlic cloves
• 3/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation:

1. Toast chiles and peanuts on a comal, griddle or dry pan at medium heat. Be careful not to scorch them, since this results in a bitter taste.

2. Place the chiles, garlic, salt and peanuts in a blender or food processor and grind until the peanuts are coarsely crushed.

2. Slowly pour in the oil and continue grinding until it has been absorbed into the mixture. Taste and add more salt if desired.

This salsa blends great with grilled pork or poultry, or quesadillas. Makes 1 cup