Melissa's Chefs
Tomatillo Salsa
Category
Sauces & Seasonings
Servings
3 - 4 cups
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Author:
Melissa's Chefs
An easy recipe with authentic flavor.
Ingredients
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1 pound tomatillos
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1/2 cup Dried Japones Chiles, wiped, cleaned and stems removed
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1 tablespoon roasted garlic
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1 bunch cilantro, as needed
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1 organic red onion, small dice
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Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
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Tortilla chips, as needed
Directions
Peel skins off tomatillos by soaking them in warm water. Drain.
Place tomatillos in a stockpot. Fill with water just until they begin to float. Cook tomatillos for about 30 minutes on medium heat. Do not drain.
Toast Japones chiles in a dry sauté pan until they are lightly toasted and fragrant.
Place all ingredients but tomatillo water, onion and cilantro in a blender on high speed for 45 seconds, season. Use tomatillo water to thin salsa to your liking.
Finish with fresh cilantro and small diced onion. Adjust seasonings; serve with fresh tortilla chips.
Recipe Note
A blender or processor is needed.
Filed in:
Chips n' Salsa,
Cilantro,
Cinco de Mayo,
Dia de Los Muertos,
Dried Japones Chiles,
Dried Japones Peppers,
Mexican Cuisine,
Movie Night,
Organic Red Onion,
Organic Red Onions,
Party Food,
Roasated GArlic,
Roasted Garlic,
Sauces & Seasonings,
Tomatillo Salsa,
Tomatillos,
Vegan,
Vegetarian
