Tomatillo Salsa Recipe

Name: Tomatillo Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Snacks & Appetizers
Ingredients: 2 serrano chiles, seeded; 1 lb (500 g) tomatillos, husked and rinsed; 1/2 cup (125 ml) finely chopped white onion; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 cup (125 ml) finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup (50 ml) water; 1 1/2 tbsp (22 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt; Granulated sugar, if necessary; Fruit/vegetable strainer; Preheated broiler; Large baking sheet

Servings: persons

2 serrano chiles, seeded
1 lb (500 g) tomatillos, husked and rinsed
1/2 cup (125 ml) finely chopped white onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup (125 ml) finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup (50 ml) water
1 1/2 tbsp (22 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
Granulated sugar, if necessary
Fruit/vegetable strainer
Preheated broiler
Large baking sheet

1
Place chilies and tomatillos on baking sheet and set under the broiler until darkly roasted, even blackened in spots.
2
Let cool.
3
Attach the fruit/vegetable strainer to the mixer.
4
Set to speed 4 and run roasted tomatillos and chilies, including all the juices, through the strainer into a large bowl, with another bowl to catch the solids.
5
Discard solids.
6
Place onion in a strainer and rinse under cold water.
7
Shake to remove excess moisture.
8
Stir onion, garlic, cilantro, water, lime juice and salt into the salsa.
9
If too tart, season with a pinch of sugar.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 serrano chiles, seeded, 1 lb (500 g) tomatillos, husked and rinsed, 1/2 cup (125 ml) finely chopped white onion, 1 clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Tomatillo Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Tomatillo Salsa

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