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Green Salsa With Tomatillos

Valerie Rice|

Green Salsa With Tomatillos
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"Green salsa can be made any number of ways, but I think my roasted version is the best," says food and gardening blogger Valerie Rice. "It's a great condiment for Mexican food of all types and a fantastic option on grilled fish, shrimp or octopus; it also complements roasted chicken deliciously."This recipe was originally published in the New York Daily News.
Prep Time
5
minutes
Cook Time
5
minutes
Servings
8
Green Salsa With Tomatillos recipe - The Daily Meal
Total time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
  • 20 wild tomatillos or 10 cultivated ones (see notes)
  • 2 spicy jalapeños, or 1 serrano chile and 2 mild heat jalapeños
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves
Directions
  1. Step 1: In a dry cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, roast 20 wild tomatillos (or 10 cultivated ones) and 2 spicy jalapeños (or 1 serrano chile and 2 mild heat jalapeños). Blister the skins until charred.
  2. Step 2: In a molcajete (or mortar and pestle) combine 2 garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon salt.
  3. Step 3: Remove the stems of the jalapeño peppers and mash, then add serrano chile (if using).
  4. Step 4: Pound away, and add the tomatillos.
  5. Step 5: Crush the tomatillos, and add 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro. Alternately, process all in a mini-food processor and serve.
 
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