Roasted tomatillo salsa, also known as salsa de tomatillo asado, is a vibrant salsa with a smoky, slightly tangy flavor that can elevate any Mexican dish. Made from roasted tomatillos, onions, and peppers, this salsa is a staple in many Mexican households and restaurants. It is often served with tacos, enchiladas, burritos, and other Mexican-inspired dishes. The roasting process brings out the natural sweetness of the tomatillos and gives the salsa a rich, complex flavor. With its versatility and ease of preparation, roasted tomatillo salsa is a must-have recipe for any home cook looking to add a burst of flavor to their meals.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
ROASTED TOMATILLO SALSA
Provided by Emeril Lagasse
Categories condiment
Time 35m
Yield about 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place the tomatillos, garlic and onion on a baking sheet. Drizzle the vegetables with the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast the vegetables in the oven until browned and softened, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the oven and place the tomatillos and onion in a food processor. Squeeze the garlic cloves out of their peels into the food processor. Add the jalapeno, juice of 1 lemon and lime to the vegetables. Pulse until the mixture is fully incorporated but not pureed. Season the salsa with salt and pepper, to taste, and set aside.
ROASTED TOMATILLO SALSA
This Southwest-inspired roasted tomatillo salsa is sure to be a hit with chips or on grilled chicken.
Provided by Redneckgourmet3361
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Tomato Salsa Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Cook tomatillos and onion on the preheated grill until lightly charred, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool, about 10 minutes; roughly chop and place into a medium bowl.
- Add diced tomatoes to the bowl and mix. Stir in chiles, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, chili powder, and cumin; blend well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 18.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 233.2 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
ROASTED TOMATILLO SALSA
Steps:
- Heat the broiler. Lay the whole tomatillos and serranos on a broiler pan or baking sheet (line it with heavy-duty foil for the greatest ease in cleaning and collecting the juices). Set the pan 4 inches below the broiler and let roast until the tomatillos are softened and splotchy black in places (the skins will split), about 5 minutes. (Your goal is to cook the tomatillos through while they roast, which means they'll have begun their transition from light bright green to olive color on the top side.) With a pair of tongs, flip over the tomatillos and chiles and roast the other side for another 4 or 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Turn the oven down to 425 degrees F. Separate the onion into rings and, on a similar pan or baking sheet, combine them with the garlic. Set in the oven. Stir carefully every couple of minutes, until the onions are beautifully roasted. (They're going to look rather wilted and translucent, even have a touch of char on some of the edges) The garlic should feel soft and look browned in spots. Total roasting time will be about 15 minutes. (If you like smoky flavors in your salsa, try roasting the onion and garlic on a perforated grilling pan over a moderately low charcoal fire.) Cool to room temperature.
- In a food processor, pulse the serranos (no need to peel or seed them) with the onion-garlic mixture until moderately finely chopped, scraping everything down with a spatula as needed to keep it all moving. Scoop into a big bowl, then, without washing the processor, coarsely puree the tomatillos and their juice. Stir them into the bowl. Stir in enough water to give the salsa an easily spoonable consistency - in Mexico they like this salsa spicy and pretty runny, the kind of salsa you dribble on rather than scoop up with chips. Stir in the cilantro.
- Taste and season highly with salt. Taste again and, if you wish, add just enough sugar to take the edge off the tomatillos' very bright tanginess. If you're planning to use your salsa right away, simply pour it into a bowl and it's ready, or refrigerate it and use within 5 days.
QUICK ROASTED TOMATILLO SALSA
This is a classic Mexican blender tomatillo salsa. Once the tomatillos are roasted there is no cooking involved. Serve this tangy, medium-hot salsa with roasted or microwaved tortilla chips, or use it for quick tacos or as an easy condiment for grilled fish or chicken.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories easy, condiments
Time 45m
Yield 2 cups, serving six to eight
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler. Cover a baking sheet with foil and place the tomatillos on top, stem side down. If you wish to roast the chilies, place them on the baking sheet as well. Place under the broiler at the highest rack setting and broil two to five minutes, until charred on one side (the chilies will be charred after a minute or two). Turn over and broil on the other side for two to five minutes, until charred on the other side. Remove from the heat. If you have roasted the chilies, peel and stem them, and coarsely chop.
- Transfer the tomatillos and chilies to a blender, tipping in any juice that may have accumulated on the foil. Add the onion, cilantro and 1/4 cup water to the blender and blend to a coarse purée. Transfer to a bowl and thin out as desired with water. Taste and adjust salt. Set aside for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to develop.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 21, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 186 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
SALSA DE TOMATILLOS COMO LAS ASADAS Y BIG STAR
A super-flavorful salsa inspired by the great taquerias in Bucktown and Wicker park, in Chicago. Restaurant-style tomatillo salsa, a good change of pace from standard tomato salsa. Includes roasted peppers and the unstoppable combination of garlic, lime and cilantro.
Provided by bignanners
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Salsa Verde Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring the tomatillos, garlic cloves, and water to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the tomatillos have lost their shape, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack at about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Cut the serrano peppers and poblano peppers in half from top to bottom; remove the stem, seeds, and ribs, then place the peppers cut-side-down onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Cook under the preheated broiler until about 3/4 of the skin has blackened and blistered, 3 to 5 minutes. Place the blackened peppers into a bowl, and tightly seal with plastic wrap. Allow the peppers to steam for 5 to 7 minutes. Remove and discard the blackened skins. Stir the peppers into the simmering tomatillos; cook 5 minutes more.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the yellow onion, and cook until the onion has softened and is beginning to turn brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Place the yellow onions into a blender along with the tomatillo mixture. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the salsa moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree until no large chunks remain. Return to the skillet, and simmer over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes until the salsa thickens slightly. Pour into a bowl, and cool to room temperature.
- Once cool, stir in the salt, cilantro, red onion, and lime juice to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 39.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 120.5 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
AVOCADO AND ROASTED TOMATILLO SALSA
I have been making tomatillo and avocado salsa for years, but I usually simmer the tomatillos rather than roasting them. Roasting the tomatillos, chiles and garlic - toasting really, as I use a skillet for this, on top of the flame - produces a salsa with a delicious charred flavor. I learned something recently from the chef Iliana de la Vega, who demonstrated the recipe at the "Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives" conference in Napa Valley in March: she says, in no uncertain terms, that you should not add water to tomatillo salsas. Without the water, this is a more intense salsa with pleasing density.You can use it as a sauce to serve with chicken or fish, or as a dip with chips or other vegetables.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, sauces and gravies, appetizer
Time 25m
Yield About 2 cups, serving 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat a heavy cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Place tomatillos in pan and toast until charred on 1 side, about 10 minutes for a medium or large tomatillo. The color in the middle should be fading from pale green to olive. Turn tomatillos over and continue to grill until charred on the other side, about 10 minutes, but not for so long that they burst. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool.
- Place chile(s), garlic clove and onion slice in skillet and toast, turning often, until chile is lightly charred and garlic is charred in spots and softened. The onion should be lightly colored on both sides but not charred black (that will make it bitter). Remove from heat. Peel the garlic and transfer, with the onion and chiles, to a blender. Add tomatillos and any liquid that may have accumulated in the bowl.
- Add remaining ingredients to blender and blend until smooth. Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 61, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 202 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
ROASTED TOMATILLO SALSA
Recipe courtesy of Truly Mexican by Roberto Santibanez with JJ Goode (copyright (c) 2011), as published by Cooking Channel. That simple blueprint - tomatillos, chiles, garlic - that you follow to make the previous salsa will lead you to another super salsa. The difference? You roast the garlic. That seemingly minor change takes barely any extra effort - after all, you're already roasting and toasting the other ingredients - but adds so much complexity and a haunting sweetness that plays off those tangy tomatillos. As for chiles, I love using smoky chipotles, but chiles de arbol add nuttiness and serious heat, while pasillas de Oaxaca, if you can get your hands on them, one-up chipotles with smokiness and a touch of fruitiness. The choice is yours. Keeps in the refrigerator for up to five days. Original recipe:http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/roasted-tomatillo-salsa-with-chipotle-and-roasted-garlic.html
Provided by Food.com
Categories Sauces
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 1/4 cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Set the oven or toaster oven to broil (alternatively, you can preheat the oven to 500degreesF) and preheat. If you're using the oven broiler, position the rack 8 inches from the heat source.
- Put the tomatillos on a foil-lined baking pan and roast in the oven, turning them over once halfway through, until their tops and bottoms have blackened and the tomatillos are a khaki-green color and cooked to the core, 20 to 30 minutes. Let them cool to room temperature.
- Meanwhile, heat a comal, griddle, or heavy skillet over medium-low heat and toast the chiles and roast the garlic on the comal, turning them over frequently until the chiles have puffed up and are blistered in spots, 3 to 5 minutes, and the garlic is tender and golden brown with some blackened spots, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Put the roasted tomatillos, chiles, and garlic in the blender jar with the water and salt and blend until smooth (the tomatillo seeds will still be visible). Season to taste with additional salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 38.4, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 149.9, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 4, Protein 1.5
ROASTED TOMATILLO SALSA
Provided by Amy Finley
Categories Food Processor Roast Fourth of July Super Bowl Low Fat Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Low Cal Wheat/Gluten-Free Oscars Cinco de Mayo Spring Summer Family Reunion Poker/Game Night Low Cholesterol Vegan Tomatillo Party Potluck Bon Appétit Small Plates
Yield Makes about 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss first 5 ingredients in 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish. Roast in oven until tomatillos and onion are very soft, about 1 hour. Transfer contents of baking dish to processor and add cilantro. Puree until almost smooth. Transfer salsa to bowl. Chill or serve at room temperature.
SMOOTH ROASTED TOMATILLO SALSA
Another recipe I got watching Emeril Lagasse on the Food Network Channel. I also make it a hair different for my family's tastes but will submit as written by Emeril.
Provided by podapo
Categories Sauces
Time 50m
Yield 3 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°.
- Put the tomatillos, garlic and peppers on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle with the olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
- Roast the vegetables in the oven until browned and softened, about 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and place the tomatillos in a food processor.
- Squeeze the garlic cloves in the food processor.
- Peel, seed the peppers and place in the food processor.
- Add onions, juice of lemon and lime to the veggies.
- Pulse until the mixture is fully incorporated but not pureed.
- Season the salsa with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.3, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 3.8, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 3.4, Protein 1.7
ROASTED-TOMATILLO AND LIME SALSA
Categories Condiment/Spread Sauce Blender Broil Super Bowl Quick & Easy Cinco de Mayo Lime Mint Summer Tomatillo Jalapeño Bon Appétit
Yield Makes about 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat broiler. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil. Arrange tomatillos and jalapeño chile on prepared baking sheet. Broil until tomatillos and jalapeño chile are soft and blackened in spots, about 5 minutes per side. Cool; transfer tomatillos, jalapeño chile, and any juices on baking sheet to blender. Add fresh mint and lime juice; blend to coarse puree. Transfer mixture to bowl; mix in chopped onion. Season salsa with salt.
Tips:
- Use ripe, firm tomatillos for the best flavor.
- Roast the tomatillos until they are slightly charred and softened.
- Don't overcrowd the baking sheet when roasting the tomatillos. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
- Use a food processor or blender to puree the roasted tomatillos.
- Add your favorite seasonings to the salsa, such as cilantro, onion, garlic, and jalapeños.
- Taste the salsa and adjust the seasonings as needed.
- Serve the salsa immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Conclusion:
Roasted tomatillo salsa is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it mild, medium, or hot, roasted tomatillo salsa is a great way to add some Mexican flair to your next meal.
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