Tomatillo Salsa

7 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh tomatillos
  • 1 large Spanish onion (about 12 ounces), cut into large chunks (about 3 cups)
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 packed cup coarsely chopped cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 jalapeno (seeds and all if you like heat)
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • Kosher or fine sea salt

Directions

  1. 1
    Pull the husks from the tomatillos and wash them under cool water until they no longer feel sticky.
  2. 2
    Cut them into quarters and put them into the work bowl of a food processor.
  3. 3
    Add the onion and garlic and process until smooth.
  4. 4
    Add the cilantro, jalapeno and lime juice and process until the jalapeno is finely chopped.
  5. 5
    Scrape the mixture into a small saucepan.
  6. 6
    Season lightly with salt and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  7. 7
    Cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is boiled off and the salsa looks relish-y, about 15 minutes.
  8. 8
    Cool before using.
  9. 9
    The sauce can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.
  10. 10
    If refrigerated, you may want to add a little salt and/or lime juice to the salsa before serving.

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