Ingredients

• 2 medium tomatoes (about 1 1/4 lbs)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 to 2 jalapeño peppers (depending on heat), stemmed and seeded
• 1 to 2 dried chile de arbol, stemmed and crushed
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion, rinsed in cool water and drained

Instructions

1. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and cook tomatoes and garlic 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cool water. Peel and core tomatoes.
2. In a food processor or blender, blend first seven ingredients until mostly smooth. Transfer tomato mixture to a mixing bowl and fold in cilantro and onion. Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve.