The tomatillo or husk-tomato is a plant mainly cultivated in Mexico. Tomatillo’s most popular recipe is Salsa Verde (green sauce). Due to the tomatillos, salsa verde has a green tangy flavor with the underlying zesty tastes of hearty green chile, lime and onions. I was first introduced with this salsa by our favorite Chipotle Mexican Grill. Initially I was little reluctant in trying this salsa due to the spice level, but was always intrigued by its color. We (yes! with my husband) try to recreate our favorite chipotle recipe and were really happy with the results.
Tomatillo Salsa – Chipotle Style
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Ingredients
- 5-6 Green Tomatillos, husks removed
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 Chile de árbol, or more to taste (or use Dried Red Chilli as a substitute)
- 1 cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup white onion, roughly chopped
- 1/2 tsp. Cumin Powder, roasted
- Salt to taste
- 1 lime
Instructions
- Rinse and roughly chop tomatillos.
- Place the tomatillos along with the garlic cloves and the chilli in a pot and cover with water.
- Boil and than simmer at medium for about 12 minutes, or until tomatillos change their color from a bright to a pale green.
- Place tomatillos, garlic and chilli and 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid in the blender and puree until smooth.
- Add the cilantro leaves, onion and salt and process again.
- Add salt, cumin powder and lime. Mix it well.
- Serve with chips or as a salsa accompaniment to Mexican dishes.