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Tomatillo Salsa Recipe

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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 theyre cool enough to handle, peel and stem them, and coarsely chop, then proceed with the recipe.

tomatillo salsa recipe

Tomatillo Salsa Verde

tomatillo salsa recipe

The best tomatillo salsa verde recipe! Learn how to make tangy roasted tomatillo salsa to serve with chips, tacos, enchiladas and more.

Prep: 5min

Total: 30min

Ingredients:

  • 6 medium tomatillos
  • 1/4 medium yellow onion (cut into large chunks)
  • 1 serrano or jalapeño pepper (stemmed* (see note))
  • 2 garlic cloves (unpeeled, wrapped in foil)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon sea salt to taste

Instruction:

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Remove the husks from the tomatillos and rinse under cool water to remove the stickiness. Place the tomatillos, onion and pepper on the baking sheet, drizzle with the olive oil and a generous pinch of salt and toss. Place the wrapped garlic on the pan. Roast for 15 minutes or until the tomatillos are soft.
  3. Unwrap the garlic from the foil, peel it, and place in the bowl of a food processor. Add the roasted vegetables, lime juice and cilantro and pulse. If your salsa is too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons water to thin to desired consistency. Season to taste.
  4. Serve with chips or with your favorite mexican recipe.

Mexican Salsa Verde – Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

FAQ

Is it better to roast or boil tomatillos for salsa?

Roasting in the oven or browning on the stovetop will deliver more flavor. Each way works, though boiling is a more common way to cook the tomatillos. Garlic is optional. You can either cook a few cloves with the tomatillos in any of these steps, or add one or two raw garlic cloves when you go to blend the salsa.

What’s the difference between tomatillo salsa and salsa verde?

However, there are a few distinct differences between the two! Color: Traditional tomato salsa is red in color while salsa verde is green. Fruit: Green verde salsa uses ripe tomatillos instead of traditional red tomatoes. Taste: Traditional salsa is slightly sweet and can range from very mild to spicy in flavor.

How do you make tomatillo salsa not sour?

Try adding more salt, a ¼ teaspoon at a time. Adding salt also helps to mellow out acidity and sometimes even take the edge off heat, so try adding a bit more, along with the sugar, if your tomatillos are sour or if the salsa is a bit too spicy.

Can I use tomatillo salsa instead of salsa verde?

You will often see tomatillos in Mexican dishes like salsas, tacos, soups, and enchiladas. This swap might work well in a recipe like Slow Cooker Chicken Verde, Ceviche Verde, White Chili with Avocado Cream or Baja Fish Tacos. This rule applies for salsa as well.

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Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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