Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
The best American name for this vegetable would probably be “Mexican green tomato”, but they actually taste nothing like regular tomatoes, In fact, the tomatillo is not a tomato at all. The tomatillo has a tart, lemony flavor that is enhance when cooked (especially roasted) and is an excellent base for salsas. While salsa (salsa verde) is the most popular way to enjoy tomatillo, they can be used in other ways. Tomatillos contain high amounts of vitamin A&C. Tomatillos are our #2 sales item!
Ingredients:
6 tomatillos
1 white onion, diced
2 jalapenos, seeded and diced
juice from 2 limes
1 cup cilantro, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
½ Tsp. salt
¼ Tsp. sugar
Instructions:
Yield 2 cups
Remove the papery peel from the tomatillos and rinse under cold water. Slice in half and place cut side down on a cast iron skillet. Broil for 10 minutes until slightly charred. Place in the bowl of a food processor.
Add diced onion, jalapenos, lime juice, cilantro, and garlic to the bowl of the food processor. Pulse for about 1 minute until smooth. Add salt and sugar and pulse until combined.
Place the salsa in a sealable container and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to blend together. Serve cold with tortilla chips.