Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
5 fresh serrano chiles
3 garlic cloves, unpeeled
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1 large onion, coarsley chopped
2 teaspoons coarse salt
Preheat broiler.
Remove husks from tomatillos and rinse under warm water to remove stickiness. Broil chiles, garlic and fresh tomatillos on rack of a broiler pan 1 to 2 inches from heat, turning once, until tomatillos are softened and slightly charred, about 7 minutes.
Peel garlic and pull off tops of chiles. Puree all ingredients in a blender.
Salsa can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
Makes about 3 cups.
Gourmet
November 1999
*One of the salsas entered in salsafest 2006 was the result of this recipe, courtesy of The Waters/Meyer family. It was great!
2 Comments »
greywater convservation said,
I tried this Roasted Tomatillo Salsa and was tasty.Is there any substitute for garlic as i dont prefer using it in my food.
abwe ministries said,
Roasted Tomatillo Salsa is very delicious dish.As it is very easy to make and serve..I will definitely going to try your recipe...!
