QUICK GREEN TOMATILLO SALSA
I make this tangy, versatile tomatillo salsa to accompany a range of Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes. It's always great with shrimp and fish, and it's my go-to salsa for tacos with chicken in the filling, and with vegetables like potatoes and greens, summer squash and corn. I roast the tomatillos under the broiler before blending them to get a deep, toasty flavor. You can also roast the chiles if you want a deeper roasted-spicy flavor, as opposed to grassy-spicy flavor. If you wish to roast the chiles alongside the tomatillos, place the whole chiles on the baking sheet, too; they will be done faster than the tomatillos, only a minute or two on each side. Once they're cool enough to handle, peel and stem them, and coarsely chop, then proceed with the recipe.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dips and spreads
Time 20m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat broiler, positioning a rack at the highest setting under the heat. Cover a baking sheet with foil and place tomatillos on top, stem side down. Broil 2 to 5 minutes, until charred on one side. Turn tomatillos over and broil 2 to 5 minutes longer, until charred. Transfer tomatillos to a blender, tipping in any juice that may have accumulated on the foil.
- Add chiles, onions, garlic (if using), cilantro and 1/4 cup water to 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 42, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 302 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
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Paulo Lashid
[email protected]I can't wait to try this salsa! It looks so delicious.
Cicely Monroe
[email protected]This salsa is the perfect addition to any summer cookout.
Haizelle Castaneda
[email protected]I love that this salsa is made with all fresh ingredients. It makes it so much more flavorful than store-bought salsa.
Oyinkansola Precious
[email protected]This salsa is a great way to add some freshness and flavor to your meals.
Exalt_Scopes
[email protected]I've made this salsa several times now, and it's always a hit. It's my go-to salsa for any Mexican dish.
Zamir Fatima
[email protected]This salsa is the perfect amount of spicy. It has a nice kick, but it's not too hot.
ALAMIN Hossaain
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this salsa. The tomatillos, cilantro, and lime juice are a perfect match.
Md. Ibrahim
[email protected]This salsa is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover tomatillos.
Wol Man show
[email protected]I made this salsa for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I even had several people ask for the recipe.
Katlego Seroka
[email protected]This salsa is amazing! It's so refreshing and flavorful, and it's the perfect addition to any Mexican dish. I especially love it on tacos and enchiladas.