Salsa de Epazote
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Servings
10 people
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Calories
22 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Salsa de Epazote
Description
This salsa combines husked, halved tomatillos, thick slices of white onion, and unpeeled garlic cloves that are broiled until partially charred, adding smokiness and complexity. Serrano chiles are roasted separately over an open flame to impart a charred flavor without overcooking. After peeling and deseeding the chiles and garlic, all ingredients including chopped green onions, ground cumin, chopped cilantro, and fresh epazote are blended together with salt to balance flavors.
The resulting salsa is bright and tangy from the tomatillos with savory and herbal notes from the epazote herb, presenting a smoky undertone from broiled and charred components. This salsa can be used as a condiment for tacos, grilled meats, or vegetables, adding freshness and heat.
Watch the broiling times carefully as tomatillos can vary in moisture, affecting how quickly they brown. The choice to char serranos individually helps preserve their texture and prevents overcooking.
Ingredients
- 1 pound tomatillos husked and sliced in half
- 1/2 onion white, cut in thick slices
- 3 garlic cloves, unpeeled
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 2 serrano chiles roasted, peeled and deseeded
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
- 1/4 cup epazote fresh, chopped
- salt
Instructions
- Turn your broiler on high. Arrange the tomatillos, onion and garlic on a baking sheet and set under the broiler until about halfway charred. Keep an eye on it, as this can take anywhere from 5 minutes for dryish tomatillos to 15 for wet ones.
- Meanwhile, char the serranos over a gas burner, holding them with tongs. This is a better method for charring your serranos because they don't cook fully this way, but if this bothers you, put the serranos under the broiler with everything else.
- Remove the garlic and peel it when it's cool enough to touch. Remove the skins and seeds from the serranos. Move everything into a blender, along with all the other ingredients. Puree. Add salt to taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 22 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 22kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 189mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 141IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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