Preparing an authentic taqueria-style salsa is easier than you think! Remove stems from serrano peppers Transfer peppers, garlic and onion to a sauce pan. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-6 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Drain the water from sauce pan and transfer ingredients to the blender.
This salsa taquera traditionally has Chiles de Arbol, tomatoes, garlic, salt, and water, but some cooks like to add tomatillos like I do in this recipe. This is a very spicy salsa, but you can adjust the spiciness to fit your own taste by reducing the amount of Arbol peppers.
A good taco has to have a really good salsa to go along. This salsa traditionally has Chiles de Arbol, tomatoes, garlic, salt and water, but some cooks like to add tomatillos (the medium size tomatoes with a husk), like I do in this recipe.
Most Taquerias in Mexico City that sell Tacos al Pastor offer this salsa to top your tacos with. Some people know this salsa as Salsa de Chile de Arbol and others as Salsa Taquera. Heat a skillet or heavy griddle and arrange the tomatoes, onion, tomatillos, and garlic to roast on the skillet.