Chipotle Tomatillo Salsa

8 ingredients
15 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 each chipotle chili peppers from one 7 ounce can chipotle
  • 1 x hot chili peppers in adobo sauce, rinsed, patted dry
  • 3 teaspoons corn oil
  • 1 pound tomatillos husks removed, halved
  • 1 small red onion chopped
  • 13 cup cilantro fresh, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried

Directions

  1. 1
    Puree chilies in blender.
  2. 2
    Transfer to large bowl.
  3. 3
    Heat 1 teaspoon oil in heavy large skillet over high heat.
  4. 4
    Add tomatillos and cook until brown on all sides, about 7 minutes.
  5. 5
    Transfer to work surface.
  6. 6
    Add 2 teaspoons oil to skillet.
  7. 7
    Add onion and saute until tender, about 4 minutes.
  8. 8
    Add onion to chilies.
  9. 9
    Chop tomatillos; add to chili-onion mixture.
  10. 10
    Mix in cilantro, vinegar and oregano.
  11. 11
    Season with salt and pepper.
  12. 12
    (Can be made 2 days ahead.
  13. 13
    Cover; chill.
  14. 14
    Bring to room temperature.)
  15. 15
    *Chipotle chilies and tomatillos are available at Latin American markets, specialty food stores and some supermarkets.

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