Fresh Spicy Blender Salsa

Note: If you like a rich spicy salsa, use hot Rotel tomatoes and all the arbol chilies. They are spicy but not too hot. You can always use half the chilies first and add more if needed for taste.

Heat dried chilies in small fry pan on medium for 2 minutes to help release flavor. Do not burn. Add the boiling water (or chicken/beef broth) and let soak off the heat for 15-30 minutes.

Cut the tomatoes in half and grill or broil until slightly charred on both sides. (You can also char the onion and jalapeno if desired.)

Chop onion, jalapeno, garlic and cilantro and add to a blender or food processor. Add salt, sugar, cumin, oregano, lime juice and canned Rotel tomatoes.

Add soaked chilies and half the water. Blend. Add tomatoes and blend until desired consistency is achieved.