Chipotle and Tomatillo Salsa

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb tomatillos (Husked and rinsed)
• 0.5 white onion (Cut into wedges)
• 3 garlic cloves (Unpeeled)
• 2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (Add more or less according to desired heat; include a little adobo sauce)
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (Roughly chopped, plus more for serving if desired)
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp kosher salt (Or to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Position an oven rack about 6 inches below the broiler element and heat the broiler. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil for easier cleanup.

2. 2

   Arrange the tomatillos, onion wedges, and unpeeled garlic cloves on the baking sheet. Broil until the vegetables are softened and well charred in spots, turning the onion and garlic as needed for even browning, about 10 to 15 minutes. The tomatillos should be tender and lightly blistered rather than completely blackened.

3. 3

   Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the vegetables cool briefly. Peel the garlic cloves and discard their skins.

4. 4

   Transfer the broiled tomatillos, onion, peeled garlic, chipotle chiles with their adobo sauce, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to a blender or food processor.

5. 5

   Pulse until the salsa is combined but still slightly textured; do not puree it completely smooth. Taste and adjust the salt, lime juice, or chipotle chile as needed.

6. 6

   Transfer the salsa to a serving bowl. Serve immediately or cool to room temperature before serving. The salsa may be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to five days; bring it back to room temperature before serving.

Notes

The source describes the salsa as an accompaniment for tacos Árabes, but it also works with nearly any Mexican or Tex-Mex dish or as a dip for tortilla chips. The exact ingredient quantities were not visible in the provided page excerpt because the recipe is member-restricted; ingredient amounts are therefore estimates reconstructed from the dish description and common preparation.

Nutrition per serving

• salsa
• appetizer
• condiment
• Mexican
• spicy
• vegetarian
• vegan
• gluten-free