**Roasted Tomatillo Salsa: A Flavorful Journey from Mexico**
Salsa, a cornerstone of Mexican cuisine, is a vibrant and versatile condiment that adds depth and zest to numerous dishes. Among the many variations of salsa, roasted tomatillo salsa stands out with its unique smoky flavor and tangy kick. This delectable salsa is crafted using fresh tomatillos, roasted to perfection and blended with a medley of aromatic ingredients.
Our collection of roasted tomatillo salsa recipes offers a culinary adventure that caters to diverse preferences. Whether you seek a classic salsa verde, a spicy and smoky salsa roja, or a refreshing salsa fresca, you'll find a recipe here to tantalize your taste buds.
- **Classic Salsa Verde:** This timeless recipe showcases roasted tomatillos blended with fresh cilantro, onions, garlic, and jalapeños. Its vibrant green color and balanced flavors make it an ideal accompaniment to tacos, enchiladas, and burritos.
- **Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Roja:** Experience a burst of heat and smokiness with this fiery salsa. Roasted tomatillos, red chili peppers, and chipotle peppers dance together in a harmonious blend, creating a salsa that adds a spicy touch to your favorite Mexican dishes.
- **Salsa Fresca de Tomatillo Asado:** This salsa embodies freshness and simplicity. Roasted tomatillos, combined with chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime juice, deliver a light and tangy salsa that complements grilled meats, fish, and quesadillas.
- **Tomatillo Salsa with Avocado:** Indulge in a creamy and velvety salsa that combines roasted tomatillos with ripe avocados. Garlic, cilantro, and lime juice harmonize to create a rich and flavorful salsa that adds a touch of luxury to your culinary creations.
Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can recreate these delectable salsas in their own kitchens. Detailed ingredient lists and cooking tips help guide you through the process, ensuring successful results every time.
Embark on a culinary journey with our roasted tomatillo salsa recipes. From the classic salsa verde to the spicy salsa roja and the refreshing salsa fresca, these salsas are sure to elevate your Mexican dishes and bring a burst of flavor to your table.
ROASTED TOMATO SALSA (SALSA ASADA)
Provided by Marcela Valladolid
Categories condiment
Time 15m
Yield About 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat a medium heavy griddle or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add the whole tomatoes, serrano chile and shallot and roast on the dry skillet, turning frequently, until golden brown on all sides, about 8 minutes.
- Transfer the vegetables and chile to a food processor and add the chicken broth and cilantro. Pulse until smooth but with some small pieces remaining, or to the desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately or cool to room temperature and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
ROASTED TOMATILLO SALSA, (SALSA DE TOMATILLO ASADO)
Tomatillo's are used a lot in Mexican cuisine. My grandmother grew them in her garden all summer long. They are round, & green with papery husks all around them. Almost like a little bag. You tear the husk off and and wash the waxy coating off the tomatillo well in water. They are usually split in half & roasted then I use to...
Provided by Juliann Esquivel
Categories Salsas
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Remove papery husk from the tomatillos and wash well under cool water. Cut them in half and keep the cut side down on a foil lined baking sheet. Put the the two stemmed rinsed jalapenos cut in halves as well seed side down (cut length wise) next to the tomatillos. Cut vidalia onion in half and palce cut side down next to the jalapenos and tomatillos Broil for 5 to 7 minutes to lightly blacken the skins of the veggies. You are looking for a light char. Watch that they do char real bad.
- 2. Next Place the tomatillos, onions, jalapenos, lime juice, cilantro, sugar, & cum,in the food processor and pulse till the ingredients are finely chopped. Add salt and pepper & galic powder to season. Place in refrigerator and serve cold with tortilla chips or on top of grilled meats. Enjoy
- 3. If you do not like the taste of lime you can reduce the tablespoons of lime juice to two or three. I will post my picture tomorrow of my tomatillo salasa, My camera died and I am re-charging it tonight.
ROASTED TOMATILLO SALSA
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Add the tomatillos to a baking sheet along with the jalapenos and onion wedges. Toss with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and roast about 7 minutes. Turn the vegetables, add the garlic and roast until everything is slightly softened and charred, another 7 to 8 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Peel the garlic and remove the stems and seeds from the jalapenos. Add the roasted vegetables to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until still slightly chunky but well combined. Add the cilantro, lime juice and 1 teaspoon salt and pulse until incorporated. With the processor running, stream in the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil until the salsa is slightly runny but not smooth. At this point you can season with additional salt if desired.
- Serve with chips or as a salsa for tacos and burritos.
BASIC ROASTED TOMATILLOS SALSA
I first made tomatillo salsa because of Juliann Esquivel's delicious recipe here on JAP, the link is below. But as time went on, I found a love for pablanos, so I created a quick little salsa of my own. But I have to say, it is because of Juliann that I began experimenting with peppers at all, and I will be eternally grateful...
Provided by Lynn Socko
Categories Salsas
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Remove husks from tomatillos and wash them. Cut them in half and lay on a baking sheet. Also cut pablano and jalapeno in half, remove seeds and stem and place on baking sheet.
- 2. Quarter onion and place on baking sheet along with 2 cloves of garlic SKIN ON. Place under a low heat broiler for about 7-10, remove once slightly charred.
- 3. If using dried chiles, bring 1/2 c water to a boil. Remove from heat and soak for 30 min.
- 4. Remove skin from garlic, place all ingredients in food processor and puree. If you desire a thinner salsa, add water to food processor.
- 5. I learned to make this salsa using this recipe. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/salsa/roasted-tomatillo-salsa-salsa-de-tomatillo-asado.html?p=1 by Juliann Esquivel My version is inspired by Juliann's recipe.
SPICY ROASTED TOMATILLO SALSA
This roasted tomatillo salsa is Weight Watchers®-friendly, easy to make, and fresh! Perfect for a chip dip and to make into a homemade enchilada sauce!
Provided by Bites of Flavor
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Salsa Verde Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler to high. Spray a baking sheet with fat-free cooking spray.
- Cut tomatillos in half and place cut-side-down on the prepared baking sheet with serrano pepper, jalapeno pepper, onion, and garlic.
- Broil in the preheated oven until charred, about 20 minutes, turning peppers halfway through cooking time.
- Remove vegetables from the oven and let cool completely, about 15 minutes. Remove stems from peppers and peel garlic.
- Combine tomatillos, serrano pepper, jalapeno pepper, onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a food processor and pulse to desired consistency. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 19.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 1446.2 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
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
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.
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 TOMATILLO
This is the 'salsa de tomatillo' that I grew up with. It can be used as a sauce for grilled chicken, fish or shrimp, as the basis for green chilaquiles (pour over tortilla chips, shredded cooked chicken and shredded Monterey Jack, then heat under the broiler), and as a dipping sauce for chips. Delicioso!
Provided by SABRINATEE
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Salsa Verde Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place tomatillos in a nonreactive saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Simmer until tomatillos soften and begin to burst, about 10 minutes.
- Drain tomatillos and place in a food processor or blender with onion, garlic, jalapeno peppers, cilantro, salt and pepper. Blend to desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 10.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 0.8 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
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 AND GARLIC SALSA
Tomatillos, lots of garlic and spicy jalapenos charred under the broiler give this salsa a rich, earthy flavor. If you like your salsa very hot, added roasted Jamaican scotch bonnets instead of the jalapeno.
Provided by SairajB
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Salsa Verde Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven's broiler. Arrange the whole cloves of garlic, tomatillos, and jalapenos on a baking sheet. Place under the broiler, and cook for a few minutes. Remove garlic cloves first, as soon as they are toasted, to avoid developing a bitter flavor. Continue to roast jalapenos and tomatillos until evenly charred, turning occasionally. Set aside to cool. Don't remove the charred parts of the tomatillos or the peppers. They add a really nice flavor.
- Place peppers and tomatillos in a blender with the garlic and cilantro. Add a little water to the mixture if necessary to facilitate blending. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 12.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 2 mg, Sugar 1 g
Tips:
- Choose ripe tomatillos: Look for tomatillos that are firm and have a deep green color. Avoid any that are bruised or have soft spots.
- Roast the tomatillos: Roasting the tomatillos intensifies their flavor and gives the salsa a smoky taste. You can roast them on a grill, in the oven, or under a broiler.
- Use fresh cilantro: Fresh cilantro adds a bright, citrusy flavor to the salsa. If you don't have fresh cilantro, you can substitute dried cilantro, but it won't be as flavorful.
- Adjust the spiciness: The spiciness of the salsa depends on the type of chili pepper you use. If you want a mild salsa, use a milder chili pepper, such as a poblano or Anaheim pepper. If you want a spicier salsa, use a hotter chili pepper, such as a jalapeño or serrano pepper.
- Serve the salsa immediately: Roasted tomatillo salsa is best served fresh. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, but the flavor will be best if you serve it right away.
Conclusion:
Roasted tomatillo salsa is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. It's perfect for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and other Mexican dishes. It can also be used as a dipping sauce for chips or vegetables. If you're looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make salsa, roasted tomatillo salsa is a great option.
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