CHIPOTLE TOMATILLO SALSA

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Spicy chipotle peppers, one of my favorite chiles, balances with tart tomatillos for a restaurant worthy salsa! Adapted from Cooking With Too Hot Tamales cookbook.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Sauces

Time 35m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 small sweet onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled
2 dried chipotle chiles
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, leaves and stems
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons coarse salt (to taste)
1/2-1 teaspoon sugar (to taste)
1/2 lb tomatillo, husked, washed, and roasted
1 lime, juice of

Steps:

  • To roast tomatillos:.
  • Place in shallow baking pan and place under broiler, turning occasionally, until charred and softened. To roast in a skillet, place whole fruit(husked), in a hot skillet over medium high heat and roast, turning occasionally, until quite charred all over and slightly softened.
  • Combine onion, garlic, chipotles, cilantro, and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer until the chile softens, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to a blender. Add the remaining ingredients and puree until smooth.
  • Store in a container in the fridge 2-3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.2, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 3111.5, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 10.2, Protein 2.5

Richlove Gh
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Just tried this recipe and it's delicious! The roasted tomatillos give it a really unique flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Andrea Barrett
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This salsa is amazing! I made it for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the smoky, tangy flavor. It's the perfect dip for chips or tacos.


I con drugz Isaiah
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Wow! This Chipotle Tomatillo Salsa is a total game-changer! It's got the perfect balance of smokiness, tanginess, and spice. I love the way the roasted tomatillos and chipotle peppers give it such a deep, rich flavor. Plus, it's incredibly versatile


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