Salsa number TWO! I remember Reeni from Cinnamon and Spice using these green guys for one of her recipes lately. I've seen them many times, but I never really had them. I've mentioned many times on this blog that I LOVE tomatoes, so why haven't I tried these? I finally had my chance to get a hold of them I when I walked into the farmer's market over the weekend. I go to one of the usual vendors I shop with and the first thing I see...voila! Tomatillos! Fresh and a whole bunch of them, too. I literally perked up with delight proclaiming, "They have tomatillos!!!!" Trying to sound like I know what I'm talking about. So I pick out 5 good ones.
pic from wikipediaThey have a kind of sticky residue on them once you peel the leaves off. Just gently wash it off with some water and it'll be fine. Since I didn't want to do the conventional way of roasting them. I placed them in the broiler for 5-10 min to soften them up. Gave them a quick turn half way to even out the roasting.
I put everything in the food processor and scooped away with some blue corn tortilla chips.
Again, I put the non-food processor version as well. For those who don't like cilantro, you can substitute it with parsley for a milder flavor.
Make around 3 cups.
Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
5 medium tomatillos
1-2 jalapeno peppers (removal of seeds is optional)
1-2 c fresh cilantro or parsley
4 green onion stalks
juice of one lime
salt to season
Preheat your broiler.
Remove the leave and genty wash the tomatillos with cold water to remove the sticky residue. Place on an ungreased baking sheet and roast for 5-10 min. Give them a turn halfway through.
Remove from the broiler and let them cool completely.
Finely chop the cilatro/parsley, jalapeno peppers and green onions. Place them in a large bowl.
When the tomatillos are cool enough. Quarter and finely chop them. As you place them in the bowl lightly mash them to release some of their juices.
Squeeze in the lime juice and season with a little salt. Mix thoroughly.
Place in the fridge, if not serving immediately.
Food Processor:
Place the cilantro/parsley, jalapeno peppers and green onions in the food processor and pulse chop until they are look fine. Place the mixture into a large bowl.
Place in the tomatillos and pulse chop until it looks of a mashed consistency. You still want some chunks. Remove and add to the bowl.
Squeeze in the lime and season with some salt. Mix Thoroughly.
28 comments:
tomatillo salsa is one of my all time favorites, I love the taste and just can't get enough. it does drive me crazy when people describe tomatillos as unripe tomatoes though - they are so much more, anyway your recipe looks perfect on a nice summer day
I've still never tried tomatillos, I really need to. Looks great!
Freshly made salsa verde is so good!
I have never used tomatillos either. I'll have to look for some... This looks great.
I love salsa verde. This really does sound good.
there is a salsa pandemic going on over here...nice!
Never used or even seen tomatillos. Are they like unripe green tomatoes? This salsa looks so good with some chips.
Oyster: Thanks.
Bob: You should. They're great.
Kevin: I agree.
Andrea: They're worth it.
Mary: Thanks.
doggy: LOL. Can't live without salsa.
Zerrin: These are different. They're still firm, but they're completely ripe adn ready to use.
Great job with the salsa verde! I love a spicy green salsa, and yours looks great!
I've never had tomatillos, or maybe I have eaten them in sauces at Mexican restaurants and I just never knew it. Anyway, I like the recipe. It must be delicious!
Yay! I'm so glad you tried tomatillos! This salsa looks delicious. Thanks for the shout-out!
I've never tried tomatillos before (hides face in shame). This is such a brilliant green color!
So simple yet so delicious as well as versatile. Thanks for the recipe.
I love tomtillos!!! tomatillo salsa is the best!
Lisa: Thanks.
Hummingbird: They're really good. I wonder why I always passed them in the market.
burpandslurp: you can try them when you're here in LA. ;-)
Charles: Your welcome.
LK: ;-)
I think the tomatillo is so interesting looking. I have never tried using it in a recipe. I sure would love to try making your salsa sometime soon.
Ungourmet: ;-)
I am also on the lookout for these babies. I love what you did with them.
ive never tried tomatillo salsa befor. shud giv a try soon.. excellent pics as usaul jenn!1 keep it up!
cheers!!
YUM!!! Tomatillos are amazing - love the bright citrus tangy flavor. I only started using them a few years ago and fell in love! My favorite way to use them is in Tyler Florence's chicken enchiladas (with roasted tomatillo chili salsa)
I love tomatillos, for sure...we eat an overabundance here :/ But, they're so addicting...as would be this salsa, I can tell. I always add garlic to mine, otherwise pretty similar! Yummy :D
Donna, nora: Thanks.
Phyllis: I gotta try those enchiladas!! Sounds good.
Girlichef: I need to add the garlic next time I make this.
Tomatillo salsa is one of my favorites... I haven't made it in a while. Thanks for the reminder! :)
Jen: Your welcome! ;-D
This looks great! I love the color difference between the dark blue chips and the bright green salsa...yum!
Nutmeg: Thanks
I am jealous, jealous, jealous. None of our tomatillos grew this year, so no green salsa. We love tomatillos - and usually they are so easy to grow. I always think they are more like a tart tomato, but a little more than that too.
Diana: Hopefully they'll grow.
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