This 5 Pepper Salsa recipe packs a spicy punch! It will add layers of flavors to any dish, and you can let kids experiment with each type of pepper and their different tastes. You can serve it with a meal or a simple snack. 

5 Pepper Salsa Recipe

Yield: 4 Cups of Salsa

Ingredients

2 chile Guajillo entero pods
2 1/2 cups red tomatoes, cut into chunks
1/2 a large, white onion, or 3 green onions, cut into chunks
1 cup cilantro, stems removed
2 cloves garlic, peeled
Juice from 1 lime
2 jalapeños, stemmed
1 Tablespoon Aleppo paprika
1/2 Tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons pasilla ancho powder
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1/2 Tablespoon cumin powder
1/4 teaspoon ground, mild cinnamon
Salt to taste

Instructions for Adults

Assist with adult supervision for knife skills, use of food processor, and handling peppers.

Instructions for Kids

Place chile Guajillo entero pods in a medium bowl and cover with hot water. Press a plate on top to keep chiles submerged under water. Soak for 30 minutes while you prep the other ingredients. Remove from water, drain, and cut or pull off the stem.

Place the softened chile Guajillo entero pods into a food processor with the remaining ingredients. Process until blended. Taste and add more salt if necessary and blend again.

Spoon the salsa into glass jars and store in the fridge until ready to serve. Allow to rest about 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.

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