Easy HomemadeTomatillo Salsa Verde (Green Salsa)
Tomatillos look like green tomatoes, but they are related to the gooseberry family. Tomatillo sauce (or verde/green salsa) is a key ingredient in making Enchiladas Verdes. It's a little tart, with a little heat, and a nice switch from red salsa. We love this as a dip for chips, too.You'd be surprised how easy it is to make this at home.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh tomatillos husk removed and rinsed well
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and left whole
- 1 jalapeno pepper stemmed and halved
- 1/2 yellow onion cut into thirds
- 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Remove the husks from the tomatillos, and rinse them.
- Toss the tomatillos, garlic, pepper and onions with the olive oil and place evenly on a baking sheet.
- Bake until the tomatillos and onions are soft, 15 to 20 minutes. If necessary, remove the garlic sooner to avoid scorching.
- Remove the stem, ribs and seeds from the jalapeno (or keep them in if you want it hot).
- Add roasted vegetables, fresh cilantro and lime juice into a blender and puree until smooth. Adjust the seasoning if necessary and transfer to a bowl.
- Can be stored in an air-tight container, in the refrigerator, for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
NOTE: I didn't add the cilantro into the salsa, and still loved the flavor.
Recipe source: Adapted from Food Network