FRESH TOMATILLO SALSA
Ever wondered what to do with tomatillos- also known as tomates verdes? I learned this wonderful salsa recipe from a friend from Mexico. It is a tangy, herby salsa that goes great with quesadillas, tacos and burritos of all kinds. I've even used it in scrambled eggs by cooking it a bit to reduce the liquid and tone down some of the green tang. Yum! This recipe does have some heat from the chiles, but this can be modified to taste. If you hate heat, leave them out. If you like very little heat, try using a poblano chile. If you like a slight bite, I would use jalapeno chiles, and cut them open and remove the seeds. If you want more heat, leave in the seeds. If you want to go hotter than that, I would try serrano chiles. If you want hotter than that, I'm sure you know what chiles to use. lol Another note: like all produce, tomatillos can vary in flavor and tang. Taste the salsa..if you think there's too much tang, try adding some more onion and herb. If you like less cilantro, feel free to reduce. This recipe was shown to me in handfuls and bunches, so it is very flexible. To store it, I simply keep it in an old mayonnaise jar in the fridge.
Provided by MinatheBrat
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 1 pint
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Remove the husks from the tomatillos and wash all the stickiness from the outside. Cut into quarters to make blending easier.
- Wash cilantro and green onions well, and rough chop cilantro and cut onions into thirds.
- Prep green chilies by cutting them in half. Remove seeds and white interior veins if you want the chilies to be less hot.
- Blend all in the blender, the idea is to get a nice grind, not a paste, so pulse works well. I'm sure you could use a food processor, but this salsa usually turns out quite liquidy because of the tomatillos. I know my food processor would make a mess.
- If you do find that the salsa is not blending well because of lack of liquid, you can add lime juice or water 1 tablespoon at a time. Tomatillos are tangy by themselves, so keep that in mind when using lime juice. Usually the tomatillos have enough liquid in them to facilitate blending, and putting them first in the blender will help.
- Add salt to taste and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.2, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 24.6, Carbohydrate 35.8, Fiber 11.3, Sugar 21.7, Protein 6.7
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Abdul Khalid
[email protected]This salsa is delicious! It's the perfect addition to any Mexican dish.
Soorgul Mandozai
[email protected]I've made this salsa several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of flavors and it's so easy to make.
Princess Ehigie
[email protected]This salsa is a great way to add a pop of flavor to any dish. I love using it on tacos, burritos, and enchiladas.
Deleon Jarmon
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this salsa has just the right amount of heat. It's flavorful and delicious without being too spicy.
Chris Reed
[email protected]I love the smoky flavor that the roasted tomatillos give to this salsa. It's the perfect salsa for grilled meats or vegetables.
Hizbulla Akbari
[email protected]This is my go-to salsa recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make.
morongoa makgoba
[email protected]I made this salsa for my taco party last weekend and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Md Shouvo
[email protected]This salsa is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of the tomatillos, cilantro, and lime juice.
Nagguja Hanifa
[email protected]I've never made tomatillo salsa before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The salsa turned out great and it was a big hit with my family.
EQRA DEEN
[email protected]This salsa is a great way to use up fresh tomatillos. It's also a healthy and delicious snack. I like to eat it with chips, but it's also good on tacos, burritos, and enchiladas.
Yale Jeong
[email protected]I love this salsa! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I always get asked for the recipe.
Kurt Sharmu
[email protected]I made this salsa for my tacos last night and it was perfect. It added a nice, fresh flavor to the tacos and it wasn't too spicy.
ahmed korim maruf
[email protected]This is the best tomatillo salsa I've ever had. It's so flavorful and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.
Ilkacase Poss4
[email protected]I've made this salsa a few times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it tastes so good. I love the combination of the tomatillos, cilantro, and jalapeños.
DevIL's NatioN
[email protected]This salsa is amazing! It's so fresh and flavorful, and it's the perfect addition to any Mexican dish. I made it for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!