Tomatillo Salsa Recipe
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Tomatillo Salsa Recipe
Description
The Tomatillo Salsa Recipe uses fresh tomatillos simmered with onion, garlic, and Serrano pepper in a seasoned broth containing cilantro, oregano, cumin, and salt. After cooking until the tomatillos soften, the mixture is pureed until smooth, yielding a vibrant green salsa. The cooking process mellows the sharpness of raw tomatillos and infuses the sauce with the herbal and spicy elements of the added seasonings. The resulting salsa can be enjoyed warm or refrigerated and served cold, adapting to various dishes.
Its tangy and mildly spicy profile makes it suitable as a topping or dip, enhancing Mexican and Southwestern dishes without overpowering them. The recipe's straightforward simmer-and-puree method ensures an evenly blended consistency that spreads easily over foods or dips crisply textured chips.
This salsa's flavor balance and smooth texture come from the combination of fresh ingredients and moderate cooking time, which softens tomatillos while preserving their natural tartness. The inclusion of cumin and oregano adds an aromatic depth, while Serrano pepper introduces gentle heat.
Ingredients
- 1 lb tomatillos husked
- 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 Serrano pepper minced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- In a large pot, add tomatillos, onion, garlic, and serrano chile peppers. Season with cilantro, oregano, cumin, and salt. Add water and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until tomatillos are soft. Remove from heat.
- In 2 batches, carefully puree until smooth. Serve warm or refrigerate until cold.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 16 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 16kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Sodium | 293mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 116mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5.2mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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